What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Repair Technician (2nd Shift) position at Alexandria Industries?
Tooling Repair Technician (2nd Shift)
Base pay: $23.00 to $37.99 per hour plus $1.50 differential for working 2nd shift
Location: Alexandria, MN
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-10:30pm
Who we are
Alexandria Industries has been making custom aluminum extrusions since 1966. We are headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, with plants in Minnesota and Indiana. We follow servant leadership, which means our leaders support our people so they can do their best work.
About the job
We are hiring a Tooling Repair Technician to maintain, repair, and improve tooling used throughout our manufacturing operations. This role builds and repairs jigs, fixtures, specialized equipment, and production tools while supporting continuous improvement efforts. The work directly impacts safety, quality, and production efficiency. As a Tooling Repair Technician, you will work with machining equipment, CAD/CAM software, and employees across multiple departments to solve manufacturing challenges.
What a Tooling Repair Technician does
- Set up and operate tool room equipment to build, modify, and repair tooling, fixtures, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
- Program and operate CNC machines and verify tooling performance after modifications are made.
- Create and update tooling designs using CAD/CAM software and document design changes, material usage, and labor time.
- Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues and develop tooling solutions that support manufacturing operations.
- Order materials and components, maintain tooling inventory, and keep the work area organized.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to use measuring and inspection tools.
- Basic math, computer, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, fumes, loud noise, and moving mechanical parts.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; items over 40 pounds require a team lift or crane.
- Ability to stand, walk, use repetitive hand motions, and perform bending, reaching, and other physical tasks throughout the workday.
Preferred (not required)
- Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related field.
- 3 years of toolmaking, CNC setup, CNC programming, or machine operation experience.
- Experience with CAD and CAM programming.
What we offer
- Free onsite clinic: routine care, labs, and vaccinations at no cost
- Medical, dental, and vision from day one
- Save $1,500 or more a year on medical premiums with our wellness program
- Solarte Health: $0 out-of-pocket for services like imaging, orthopedics, and mental health care for you and your family on our medical plan
- 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
- 80 hours of PTO your first year, plus 64 hours of paid holidays
- 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
Alexandria Industries is an equal opportunity employer.