JOB DETAILS

Tool & Die Technician I

CompanyArctic Cat
LocationThief River Falls
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 29, 2026
About The Company
One Focus. Off-Road. At Arctic Cat we’ve always steered clear of the concrete jungle. Our snowmobiles, Side by Sides and ATVs are undeniable evidence. We thrive where others fail because it’s all we do. Our recreation and work vehicles are part of our everyday lives. Whether we are on a mountain, in the forest or on the farm, we push our machines to the limit in the name of progress. As we develop new technology, we retool our factories, expand our engine assembly operations and make healthy investments in R&D. The reward: Arctic Cat wheels and skis are always pointed to the untamed world, committed to getting riders there and back in one fully satisfied piece. When the heavens deliver three feet of powder, our snowmobiles are first to carve in. When the sandy terrain takes a rocky detour, our Side by Sides grab hold. And when the trail becomes a trial, we lock our front differentials and go for it. We belong here, and we invite all who Share Our Passion to join us.
About the Role

Description

At Arctic Cat, we know PASSION IS POWER.  Passion took a Minnesota-based snowmobile company from humble beginnings to one of the most inspiring names in powersports. At Arctic Cat, we live for the unforgettable and strive for the impossible. Because when our passion for building precision-engineered machines meets your passion for exploring the outdoors, there’s nothing beyond reach. Are you ready to ride with us? Arctic Cat is adding a Tool & Die Technician to our Manufacturing Engineering team.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform lay-out, set-up, and inspections using the appropriate tool room machinist tools and QA inspection tools including micrometer, height gage, angle plates, gage pins. 
  • Use CNC equipment, shop equipment and other tools efficiently and effectively to carryout daily responsibilities. 
  • Machine and fabricate tooling and parts from blueprints. 
  • Design and build sample tooling from Engineering drawings, blueprints, or from physical parts. 
  • Create sample prototype parts to support engineering and ISC. 
  • Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, and micrometers.
  • Run production parts as needed when a design change has been made and create the latest revision specification as a short-term solution.
  • Provide day to day manufacturing tooling support under supervision as needed.   

 



Requirements

 

  • Education: High School diploma or GED required, technical or vocational education preferred 
  • Years of Experience: 0+ years of experience required, experience in tool and die setting preferred
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of core shop capabilities including mathematics, trigonometry, welding, tooling, assembly of tooling, sheet metal
Key Skills
Tool and die settingCNC equipmentMachiningFabricationBlueprint readingMicrometerHeight gageCalipersDial indicatorsMathematicsTrigonometryWeldingTooling assemblySheet metalQuality inspection
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician will perform layout, setup, and inspection of parts using various tool room equipment and CNC machinery. They are responsible for fabricating tooling, building prototypes, and verifying dimensions to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
436
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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