Tool Designer

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. seeks a Tool Designer to join the West Bend plant.

Reporting to the Tool Room Manager, you will design production tooling for components per customer specs and support continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include evaluating processes, providing solid modeling support, coordinating with tool makers, reviewing ECNs, maintaining tooling records, and upholding Quality and Safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years practical tool design experience.
• Journeyman tool and die certification is a plus.
• Proficient blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with manual and robotic welding.
• Solid modeling experience with Pro-Engineer or Creo (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Design tools to make components per customer specifications (arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly tooling).
• Evaluate current production processes for improvements and design tooling to support those improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
• Collaborate with tool makers during tool build or modification.
• Review ECNs for tool modification requirements and maintain tooling records.
• Assign tool numbers to jobs and participate in project meetings.
• Adhere to Quality Policy and training procedures; follow safety rules and keep work area clean.
• Perform other tool room related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality orientation

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years practical experience in tool and die or tool design

Tools

Pro-Engineer/Creo

Machining equipment

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