Tool Room Technician-1st shift

CNC Machinist/Tool Room Technician

Job Overview

We're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist / Tool Room Technician at our Plymouth, MN location who enjoys building high-quality tooling, solving problems on the fly, and helping others grow. If you're skilled with CNC equipment, confident reading blueprints, and ready to take a leadership role on the shop floor, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production-ready tooling, supporting manufacturing, and improving processes across the Tool Room.

Compensation

• Starting Pay: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Overtime eligibility

Work Schedule

First shift-7:00 am-3:00 pm; Monday-Friday

Why Placon – You'll Love It Here

• Hands-on leadership role where your expertise truly matters
• Opportunities to train others and influence processes
• Work with modern CNC and tooling equipment
• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• Rotating schedule that supports work–life balance
• Growth-focused, team-oriented manufacturing culture

What You'll Do

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain production tooling using CNC mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and hand tools
• Troubleshoot tooling, assemblies, and production issues to minimize downtime
• Inspect tools and dies to ensure quality and production readiness
• Read blueprints/drawings to assemble and construct tools accurately
• Operate support equipment such as: Laser machines, die benders, polishing equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on tooling and maintain logs/documentation
• Store, retrieve, and track tooling according to production schedules
• Support and train Tool Room Technicians and new hires
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Collaborate with the team to improve tooling systems and workflows

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with CNC machining and machine shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use hand tools, gauges, and inspection equipment
• 1–2 years of experience in Tooling, assembly, or mechanical repair
• Machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment and hand tools
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Preferred Skills

• Tool and die fabrication experience
• Experience with tooling/mold storage systems
• Mechanical aptitude and strong organization skills
• Leadership mindset and ability to train others

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for 8-hour shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Work performed in a tool room and manufacturing environment

Does this sound like you?

If you're a skilled machinist or toolmaker looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.