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Machining Technician – Machinist - Tool & Die Repair

DECO Products Company LLT

Decorah, IAFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Decorah, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

DECO Products Company LLT is hiring a Machining Technician – Machinist - Tool & Die Repair. Deco Products Company is seeking a Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair in Decorah, Iowa. This hands-on role involves machining, repairing, and maintaining production tools and tooling components. The technician will set up and run manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and other tool room equipment. The position offers an opportunity to build a long-term skilled trades career through hands-on repair work and in-house training.

Key focus areas include Set up and run manual lathes and milling machines for tool repair work, Use surface grinders and other tool room equipment to repair and maintain production tooling, and Machine, repair, and modify precision metal parts and tooling components.

Successful candidates bring Must Be Able To Set Up And Operate Manual Lathes And Milling Machines and High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Manual Lathes, Milling Machines, Troubleshooting, Strong Math, Attention To Detail, and Safe Work Habits. Preferred (not required): Surface Grinders, Tool Room Equipment, Repair Production Tools, and Repair Tooling Components.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manual LathesMilling MachinesTroubleshootingStrong MathAttention to DetailSafe Work HabitsSurface GrindersTool Room EquipmentRepair Production ToolsRepair Tooling ComponentsRepair DiesRepair MoldsRepair FixturesCNC ExperienceRead BlueprintsRead DrawingsRead SpecificationsRead Work InstructionsUse Measuring ToolsDocument Repair WorkFollow Safety ProceduresMechanical AbilityMachining InterestWillingness to Continue Learning

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMachining Training or ExperienceMachine Tool Technology Training or ExperienceTool and Die Training or ExperienceTool Room ExperienceTool and Die Repair ExperienceRelated Hands-on ExperienceTechnical College Coursework in MachiningTechnical College Coursework in Machine Tool TechnologyTechnical College Coursework in Tool and DieHands-on Lab Experience in Machining

Full job description

Looking for a new opportunity to advance - Willing to train and grow the right candidate

Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair

Deco Products Company is hiring a Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair in Decorah, Iowa. This hands-on role focuses on machining, repairing, and maintaining production tools and tooling components.

Quick Applicant Overview

  • Set up and run manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and other tool room equipment.

  • Repair production tools, tooling components, dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures.

  • Good fit for someone with machining, CNC machining, machine tool technology, or tool and die training or experience.

  • CNC experience is helpful, but this is not a production CNC operator position.

  • Build a long-term skilled trades career through hands-on repair work and in-house training.

This role helps keep production tooling in good working condition, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

What You Will Do

  • Set up and run manual lathes and milling machines for tool repair work.

  • Use surface grinders and other tool room equipment to repair and maintain production tooling.

  • Machine, repair, and modify precision metal parts and tooling components.

  • Read and follow blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

  • Use measuring tools to confirm accuracy, quality, and required tolerances.

  • Troubleshoot and repair production tooling, dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures.

  • Document repair work and follow all safety procedures.

What We Are Looking For

  • Must be able to set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines for repair work.

  • Mechanical ability, machining interest, and willingness to continue learning are important.

  • Tool room, machining, tool and die repair, or related hands-on experience is preferred.

  • Technical college coursework or hands-on lab experience in machining, CNC machining, machine tool technology, or tool and die will be considered.

  • CNC machining experience is helpful, but this is not a production CNC operator role.

  • Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools is preferred.

  • Strong math, troubleshooting, attention to detail, and safe work habits are required.

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Why Join Deco Products?

  • Stable manufacturing employer with a long history in Decorah, Iowa.

  • Hands-on tool room role supporting important production needs.

  • Opportunity to grow machining and tool and die repair skills through in-house training.

  • Work that directly supports safety, quality, and production success.

1st Shift - 7 AM to 3 PM

40 Hour Work Week

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