Tool and Die Maker 1st shift
Pentair · New Brighton, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Pentair (industrial) in New Brighton, MN.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, 5S, CNC, Machining, Injection molding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $74k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- ✓ CNC 39%
- ✓ Tooling 33%
- Value stream mapping 22%
- ✓ Machining 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from PentairAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Must possess a minimum 5+ years’ experience working within a Tool Room environment, specifically manufacturing precision Injection Molds
- ✓Have completed an accredited Apprenticeship Training and/or possess a Technical Certificate
- ✓Have a full understanding in the construction of all types of Mold Tools to include; two plate, three plate, hot runners, hydraulic and mechanical unscrewing tools
- ✓Be able to work to tight tolerances - typically ± 0.0002” across all machines
- ✓Exhibit expert bench skills in assembly, fitting and timing of slides and bluing of critical shutoff areas
- ✓Have a full understanding and ability to work from technical drawings and have ability to work without technical drawings as needed
- ✓Demonstrate a full and extensive understanding of the injection molding process
- ✓Have expert manual machining skills in areas of Milling, Turning and Surface Grinding including a comprehensive understanding with the use of all related equipment or attachments
- ✓Have expert CNC Milling and Turning with the ability of both the Setup and Operation, including the associated Tooling with an in-depth understanding of the NC programs
- ✓Have expert CNC EDM in Die Sinker and Wire with programming skill; possessing a comprehensive understanding with the Setup and Operation including the associated Tooling and Electrodes
- ✓Have experience using CAD systems to work with Technical Drawings, working with Solid Models, creating and generating Tool Paths for machining
- ✓Have a willingness and ability to use own initiative to work efficiently without supervision to meet deadlines
- ✓Take a methodical approach and have good organizational skills
- ✓Possess strong communication and decision-making skills
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Job Description
Tool and Die Maker 1st shift
At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
We have an opportunity for a Tool and Die Maker to join our New Brighton, MN team. You will provide technical support for the maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of injection mold tools and critical mold components. Collaborate with manufacturing and development teams to support the design, build, and upkeep of jigs and fixtures used in production machining and assembly operations.
You will
- •Manufacture Injection Mold Tooling
- •Manufacture all critical components (inserts and core pins) for Mold Tooling
- •Provide routine and preventive maintenance of all injection mold tools
- •Manufacture jigs and fixtures as needed in all production areas
- •Work in cooperation with in-house Research and Development to support critical projects where required, liaise with other Toolmakers
- •Be fully involved in daily 5S and Kaizen activities within the plant
- •Perform additional responsibilities/duties as required
Key
Shift/Hours
- •1st shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm Monday – Friday
- •Availability for Overtime
Benefits
As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:
- •Paid holidays
- •Paid vacation
- •Paid sick time
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- •401(k)
- •Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
- •Health savings account
- •Life insurance
- •Paid time off
- •Parental leave
- •Caregiver leave
- •Prescription drug insurance
- •Tuition reimbursement
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