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Tool & Die Maker
Pay: $30.22/hour
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday-Thursday
Location: Winona, MN
About the Role
Our client is hiring a Tool & Die Maker to join a skilled, tight-knit team. This is a direct-hire, union position with strong wages, a 4-day work week, and real opportunity to grow your craft alongside some of the most experienced tradespeople in the region. If you are a manual machinist looking for variety, stability, and a place where people genuinely look out for each other, this is worth a serious look.
What You'll Do
- Operate manual lathes and mills to fabricate, modify, and repair tooling, dies, and fixtures
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Perform machine maintenance, rebuilds, and repairs
- Execute work orders across a variety of machining setups
- Collaborate with a veteran team in a fast-paced tool room environment
Requirements
Required:
- Hands-on manual machining experience
- Manual lathe and/or mill operation
- Strong attention to detail and reliable attendance
- Willingness to work any of the three shifts (see schedule below)
Preferred:
- Welding experience
- Machine rebuilding or repair background
- Heat treat experience
- Technical degree or trade certification (helpful, not required)
Shift Schedule
This is a 4-day work week (four 10-hour shifts). There are three shifts:
- 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Base rate
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM | $4.00/hr differential
- 3rd Shift: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM | $4.00/hr differential
How shift placement works:
- Weeks 1–6: You start on 1st shift for initial onboarding
- Months 2–6: You will train on whichever shift your trainer is available, this may include 2nd or 3rd shift
- After training: You are placed on whichever shift has an opening, per union seniority rules
Important: Shift assignments are governed by the union contract. You will not be able to choose your shift after training, and declining your assigned shift is not an option. As your seniority builds over time, your ability to select preferred shifts increases.
Compensation
Starting wage: $30.22/hr
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year after 1 year of service
Our Culture
The Tool Room is a place where people stay — some team members have been here 30 to 46 years. It is a close group that knows each other well, asks about each other's families, and takes genuine pride in the work. Company events include monthly lunches, Easter egg hunts, and Christmas parties. The supervisor is a family-oriented leader who worked his way up through the trades and is highly respected by the team.
The best fit for this role is someone who shows up consistently, takes notes, asks good questions, and is ready to learn from some of the best in the trade.
Are you interested in learning more? Submit an application or call the Express Employment office at 507-457-3311!
You should be proficient in:
- Manual Machining Skills
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- MIG Welder
- Manual Lathe
- CNC Mill (5 axis VMC)