Gemstar Tool and Die Specialist

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit . 

Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage.

Gemstar is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Specialist to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for working under limited supervision, designs, builds, and repairs molds, jigs, dies and fixtures required for the injection molding, thermal forming, rotational molding and other processes within the company. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.

Wage Range: USD $26.50 - $38.36 per Hour
Location: Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
                - Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Tool & Die Specialist at Gemstar includes: 

• Using CAD and prints together with customer requirements to determine the nature of the job to be performed. 
• Understands all molding processes of the company well enough to design required jigs, molds and tools.
• Determine all materials to be used in the tooling process.
• Sets up and operates department equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, making new tools, molds and fixtures used for drilling, routing, cutting, trimming, and other production processes.
• Design and produce metal molds and dies as required, working within tight tolerances.
• Anticipates shrinkage factors in designing and constructing molds to ensure that the final product is dimensionally accurate.
• Documents tool room processes and calculations.
• Performs continuous inspection of work performed to ensure that tools and molds produced are consistent with company standards of quality.
• Use machinists training and standards as required in the performance of the job.
• Estimates time and cost requirements to produce molds and fixtures.
• Repairs broken parts or equipment used in the production departments.
• Operates all the department equipment in accordance with approved safety procedures and uses all safety devices approved by the department manager.
• Follows approved safety procedures at all times.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Maintains department in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in using Solidworks and Mastercam software. 
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience.  
• 5-7 years’ experience in designing and building injection or Rotomolding tools preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Incident Management experience – managing incidents including business expectations and communication is a plus

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.