**Tool and Die Maker - Direct Employment - Will pay up to $42/hr.** **Overview** We are seeking a highly skilled Tool and Die Maker to join our precision manufacturing team in Hutchinson, MN. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in machining, die fabrication, and prototype development. You will play a critical role in building and maintaining complex tooling systems that support both production and innovation. If you are driven by precision, problem-solving, and craftsmanship, we invite you to bring your expertise to a team that values quality and long-term success. **Key Responsibilities** + Fabricate and repair tooling for production and prototype applications + Interpret and analyze complex technical drawings and specifications + Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient workflow + Build and maintain intricate multi-station and progressive dies + Diagnose and resolve tooling issues with minimal supervision + Ensure precise timing and alignment of die components in production + Operate a wide range of equipment including shear, punch, manual machines, grinders, CNC mills and lathes + Utilize precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and surface grinders + Perform stamping, maintenance repairs, and troubleshooting + Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant tool room **Required Qualifications** + Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on machining experience + Proficiency in lathe, Bridgeport miller, surface and OD grinding, CNC mill, CNC lathe, and wire EDM + Experience with Haas, Fanuc, and DMG controls + CAD/CAM proficiency, preferably with Solidworks and MasterCam + Demonstrated expertise in multi-axis machining (4th and 5th axis) + Basic TIG welding experience preferred + Strong understanding of metallurgy, cutting speeds, feeds, and heat treatment + Ability to read and interpret complex prints and plan full tool builds + Excellent communication and collaboration skills + Deep knowledge of work holding techniques and safety standards + Familiarity with progressive die processes and precision die making **Why Join Us** + Competitive compensation: $72,800 – $87,360 annually + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with generous individual and family plans + 401(k) with up to 6% employer match + Up to 4 weeks of paid time off + Minnesota Sick Leave + Strong team morale and long employee tenure + Clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit work environment **Work Environment** This role involves both sitting and standing, depending on the machine in use. The facility is temperature-controlled and designed for optimal lighting and workflow. Dress code requires pants and closed-toed shoes. **Apply Today** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $87360.00/yr. Health-Dental-Vision HSA 401K with 6% match PTO and MN Sick Leave **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Waconia,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.