Toolmaker - 2nd Shift

Velosity CMD is hiring a Tool Maker on 2nd shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Tool Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and altering molds and fixtures of extremely complex and precise nature.

This position will report to the Production Manager, and has no direct reports.

Schedule: 3pm-1am (flexible) Monday-Thursday, shift also includes 10% shift differential pay.

The typical pay range for this role: $27.00 - $40.50

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity CMD was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds.

High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual Dress Code

Qualifications:

• 2 years mold making experience in a tool shop environment, preferred
• 2 years technical or trade school degree with an emphasis on tool making or equivalent experience, preferred
• Understanding of blue print reading and mold and/or component manufacturing
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States, required

Essential Duties:

• Build and repair molds to customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems with a mold and arrive with an action plan to correct the problem in a reasonable amount of time.
• Schedule and manage work in other departments as required.
• Operate all necessary equipment in a safe manner with little or no supervision.
• Wear safety equipment that is relevant to the position, job being performed or equipment being used.
• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Take responsibility to see jobs are completed when due.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:

This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, climate control. The shop environment may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in a tool making and/or molding shop.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.