Tool Designer

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. in West Bend, WI seeks a tool designer to design production tooling and lead continuous improvement projects under the Tool Room Manager.

You will design fixtures and tooling to meet customer specs, evaluate processes for improvements, and provide solid modeling support to tool makers. Qualifications include an associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years’ tool design experience, and proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and welding.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years of practical tool design experience.
• Journeyman (tool and die) certification is a plus.
• Proficient blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of conventional machining and welding (manual/robotic).
• Experience with product and process development.
• Strong quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 2+ years solid modeling experience with Pro/Engineer or Creo.
• Computer proficiency and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design tools to make components per customer specifications.
• Evaluate production processes for improvements; design tooling to support those improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers.
• Work with tool makers on new or modified tools.
• Review ECNs for tool modification requirements.
• Assign tool numbers and maintain tooling records.
• Attend project meetings to provide inputs to the team.
• Adhere to Quality Policy and follow training procedures.
• Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Perform other tool room related duties as assigned.

Skills

Solid modeling

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mechanical design

Teamwork

Computer skills

Problem analysis

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design

Journeyman (tool and die) certification

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Creo

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Tool Room Manager in Mayville to design production tooling and work on continuous improvement projects in the West Bend plant.

Responsibilities

• Design tools to make components per customer specifications. Tool types included but not limited to arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly fixtures, assembly tools, brake press tooling and punch press tooling.
• Evaluate current production processes for improvements. Design tooling to support those improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
• Work with tool makers as required as new tools are being built or existing tools modified.
• Review Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for tool modification requirements.
• Assign tool numbers to jobs and maintain tooling records.
• Attend project meetings as required to provide necessary inputs to team.
• Adhere to company Quality Policy and follow appropriate procedures as documented in the training agreement.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other tool room related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years practical experience in tool and die or tool design.
• Certification as a Journeyman (tool and die) a plus.
• Proficient blueprint reading skills.
• Knowledge of conventional machining practice.
• Knowledge of manual and robotic welding.
• Knowledge of product and process development.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 2 years minimum solid modeling experience preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo
• Computer proficiency
• Basic knowledge of GD&T

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities