**Job Title: Tool Technician** **Job Description** As a Tool Technician, you will be responsible for machining and building tools, fixtures, components, and assembling devices as needed. You will record pertinent information and assist with designs, layouts, and machining tools, fixtures, components, and assembly devices as parts require. You will understand blueprints or CAD drawings to build tools to customer specifications and verify the accuracy of tool components and tools before the trial run. Following safety procedures to ensure safe equipment operation and notifying the Tool Room Lead to resolve process, product, equipment, and production issues will be essential. Performing any other duties as assigned by management is also part of the role. **Responsibilities** + Machining and building tools, fixtures, components, and assembling devices. + Recording pertinent information related to tool and component construction. + Assisting with designs, layouts, and machining of tools and fixtures. + Understanding and interpreting blueprints or CAD drawings to meet customer specifications. + Verifying the accuracy of tool components before trial runs. + Following safety procedures for safe equipment operation. + Notifying the Tool Room Lead to resolve process, product, equipment, and production issues. + Performing additional duties as assigned by management. **Essential Skills** + Experience in tool maintenance and repair. + Ability to plan, construct, and repair complex tools, dies, gauges, and fixtures. + Knowledge of up-to-date methods and software applications. + Proficiency in manual machining and understanding blueprints and schematics. + Experience in tool and die repair. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent with emphasis on mathematics and mechanical drawing. + Vocational school or trade school tool/die training preferred. + Knowledge in the operation of presses, metal cutting, and various tool room equipment. + Understanding of metals and their application to specific parts and processes. + Continuous learning about tooling, fixtures, tolerances, and use of measuring gauges. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to interact effectively with customers, management, coworkers, and outside engineers. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in MANKATO,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.