Tooling Designer A: Weld Fixtures, Molds & 3D Printing

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

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.