Tooling Designer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Assaria (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Assaria, KS is seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join the Product Development Department. The role involves designing fixtures, dies, molds, and tooling, with cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing. Expect responsibilities from fixture design to documentation and shop-floor support.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule and overtime on Fridays as needed, in our Assaria facility.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in design drafting or mechanical technology or 1 year tooling design experience.
• Solid modeling experience with Creo Parametric, SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• CNC mill and lathe programming experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of press brakes and punch presses operations preferred.
• Knowledge of tool steels machinability and heat treating preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Design Weld Fixtures, Form Dies, Injection Molds, Casting Patterns and other fixtures.
• Support tooling build process and coordinate with ME group and production plants.
• Participate in lean initiatives and error proofing of tooling.
• Manage multiple tooling designs and projects.
• Program and operate a 3D plastic printer when parts are requested.
• Collaborate with shop personnel to improve fixture efficiency and machinability.
• Complete documentation and PO numbers for tooling items.
• Receive tooling requests, create tooling numbers, and order parts in our system.
• Provide hands-on shop assistance as needed.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Solid modeling

Team player

CNC programming

Press brake operation

Tool steel heat treating

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates degree in design drafting or mechanical technology

One year tooling design experience

Job description

Assaria, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join our team in the Product Development Department in Assaria, KS.

Assaria, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join our team in the Product Development Department in Assaria, KS.
The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus overtime on Fridays, as required.

Primary Duties Responsibilities

• Design Weld Fixtures, Form Dies, Injection Molds, Casting Patterns, and other misc. fixtures as needed in a safe and cost-effective way.
• Serve as support resource while tooling is built.
• Participate in manufacturing lean initiatives and error proofing of tooling.
• Manage multiple projects and tooling designs.
• Program and operate 3D plastic printer when printed parts are requested.
• Work with other designers, ME group, production plants, and shop personnel to improve fixture efficiencies and user-friendly designs that are easy to machine, build & weld in production.
• Complete documentation and PO#’s for items & materials for tooling projects.
• Receive tooling requests, create Tooling numbers, enter information & order parts in our time tracking & parts ordering software.
• Some hands-on shop help and assistance in other areas may be required.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Possess a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
• Associates degree in design drafting or mechanical technology or one year of experience in tooling design or tooling build preferred
• Solid modeling experience required, Creo Parametric, Solid Works or equivalent
• Must be a strong team player with attention to details
• CNC mill & lathe programming experience a plus
• Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation preferred
• Knowledge of selection, machinability & heat treating of tool steels preferred
• Possess basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.