Machining Technician – Machinist - Tool & Die Repair

Looking for a new opportunity to advance - Willing to train and grow the right candidate

1st Shift - 7 AM to 3 PM | 40 Hour Work Week

Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair

At Deco Products, we recognize that skilled technicians are critical to our success. We are committed to providing more than just a competitive paycheck. We strive to offer a workplace where employees can build a long-term career, continue developing their skills, and have confidence in their future.

Why technicians choose to stay at Deco:

• Stable, predictable schedules that support work-life balance.
• Indoor work environment with less exposure to weather and travel demands.
• Advanced technology and automation that provide opportunities to expand technical skills.
• Career growth opportunities through technical advancement, leadership development, and cross-training.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Strong safety culture focused on sending every employee home safely every day.
• Team-oriented environment where employees are respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute ideas.
• Long-term career stability with a growing manufacturing organization invested in its people.

Our commitment: We value the knowledge, experience, and dedication our technicians bring to Deco. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and an environment where employees can build rewarding careers for years to come.

Deco Products is hiring a Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair in Decorah, Iowa. This hands-on role focuses on machining, repairing, and maintaining production tools and tooling components.

Quick Applicant Overview

• Set up and run manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and other tool room equipment.
• Repair production tools, tooling components, dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures.
• Good fit for someone with machining, CNC machining, machine tool technology, or tool and die training or experience.
• CNC experience is helpful, but this is not a production CNC operator position.
• Build a long-term skilled trades career through hands-on repair work and in-house training.

This role helps keep production tooling in good working condition, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Set up and run manual lathes and milling machines for tool repair work.
• Use surface grinders and other tool room equipment to repair and maintain production tooling.
• Machine, repair, and modify precision metal parts and tooling components.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use measuring tools to confirm accuracy, quality, and required tolerances.
• Troubleshoot and repair production tooling, dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures.
• Document repair work and follow all safety procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be able to set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines for repair work.
• Mechanical ability, machining interest, and willingness to continue learning are important.
• Tool room, machining, tool and die repair, or related hands-on experience is preferred.
• Technical college coursework or hands-on lab experience in machining, CNC machining, machine tool technology, or tool and die will be considered.
• CNC machining experience is helpful, but this is not a production CNC operator role.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools is preferred.
• Strong math, troubleshooting, attention to detail, and safe work habits are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person