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Plymouth, Minnesota, May 2025 – Trelleborg Medical Solutions announces the launch of its certified toolmaker apprenticeship program in Delano, Minnesota, US.
During the four-year program, participants will learn to construct, troubleshoot and repair molds, fixtures and related tools under the guidance of experienced mentors. Trelleborg will hire graduates as Toolmaker, Class B or Machinist, with eligibility for promotion to Toolmaker, Class A.
Trelleborg anticipates the apprenticeship will raise awareness and interest amongst those seeking a challenging trade opportunity. The program also serves as a great addition to Minnesota’s growing med-tech landscape. It not only provides opportunities for those interested in a skilled trade but also enables Trelleborg to strengthen its goal of being an innovative partner for customers. Additionally, newly trained toolmakers will help Trelleborg provide multiple services to customers under one roof.
Trelleborg also plans to expand its footprint at its Delano, Minnesota facility to take on larger projects and accelerate the design and development cycle for customers. As part of the expansion, Trelleborg will add additional Swiss machining tools that will require the talents of skilled toolmakers.
The apprenticeship program will include mentoring and training in the following areas:
Tool building and mold maintenance
Computer numerical control (CNC) and electrical discharge machining
Tool design and automation
Mold processing and operations
Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software
Quality
Safety