POSTED 04/22/2025
CNC Programmer & Class A Tool Maker
Location: Chaska, MN
CNC Programmer & Class A Tool Maker
Chaska, MN
Currently looking for skilled individuals to fill the direct hire position of CNC Programmer & Class A Tool Maker opening with a company located in Chaska, MN. Interested candidates should have trade school graduate in toolmaking/machining technology or 5 years CNC programming and machining experience.
CNC Programmer & Class A Tool Maker Job Description:
- Build molds, fixtures or related tools and completes tooling repairs and revisions.
- Set up and operate toolroom equipment needed to build, repair, revise and service molds, fixtures and related tools in a correct and timely manner.
- Proficient at programming, setting up and operating CNC machine tools
- Ensure projects are completed within the quoted time and material limits and communicate any expected delays problems or budget variances to the Toolroom Manager.
- Complete and maintain any department related paperwork or electronic data in an orderly and timely manner.
- Plan and lay out work from CAD models and drawings.
- Design and create CAD models or drawings for mold components and related tools as needed.
- Troubleshoot mechanical mold problems.
- Prepare tooling components for outside vendor services.
- Order components for departmental needs as requested.
- Must have a working knowledge of the OTP quality assurance system.
- Complete forklift operator training and participate in forklift operator evaluations every 3 years.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Complete all required training and attend mandatory meetings.
CNC Programmer & Class A Tool Maker Job Requirement:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in plastic injection mold making.
- Must be proficient in 3-axis CNC mill programming from solid CAD models.
- Solid Modeling and complex 3-D programming experience
- Must be able to understand and follow directions and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills
- Must be able to move between job functions in an efficient and well prioritized manner.
- Must possess the ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve common goals.
- Must have a working knowledge of the OTP quality assurance system.
- Complete required training and attend any mandatory meetings.
Compensation for CNC Programmer & Class A Toolmaker:
The starting salary for the CNC Programmer & Class A Tool Maker position is $35-$42 hourly plus benefits (401k plan, health and life insurance, and PTO).