Tool Designer (Dept 761)

Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC.; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Shift Premiums

Job summary

Milwaukee Valve Company is seeking a Tool Designer to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 761. This is a salaried exempt, 1st shift position, 100% on-site with no hybrid/remote options.

Designs tooling, jigs, fixtures and gauges using CAD/CAM and SolidWorks, collaborating with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design issues and optimize manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, SolidWorks, and Microsoft software.
• Strong math and geometry skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
• Applies algebraic and geometric formulas and standard tool engineering data to develop tool configuration.
• Selects standard items such as bushings and tool bits to incorporate into tool design.
• Draws preliminary sketches and prepares layout and detail drawings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a Tool Designer to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 761.

This is a salaried exempt position on 1st shift with regular office hours and is 100% on-site with no availability to become hybrid or remote.

Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our Heritage, Our People, And Our Passion Is To Be The Best, And Milwaukee Valve Is Proud Of Its Engineering Excellence And Its Employees Who Take Pride And Dedication In Their Work. In Return, Milwaukee Valve Offers An Excellent Benefit Package, Competitive Wages, And Promotional Opportunities Including Health, Dental, Life And Disability Insurance Options, Flex Spending, 401K With Employer Match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, And Shift Premiums. For More Information Please Visit

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Summary -

Designs a variety of tooling, jigs, fixtures & special gauges that are needed in manufacturing processes using CAD/CAM, Solidworks, and other Microsoft software performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
• Applies algebraic and geometric formulas and standard tool engineering data to develop tool configuration.
• Selects standard items such as bushings and tool bits to incorporate into tool design.
• Draws preliminary sketches and prepares layout and detail drawings.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities -

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Requirements -

Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design - Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Project Management - Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities;

Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;

Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person.

Qualifications -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Education and/or Experience -

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills -

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively after groups of customers or employees of organizations.

Mathematical Skills -

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability -

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills -

Knowledge of and experience with CAD/CAM, Solidworks and Microsoft software.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.

Work Environment -

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.