Tooling Designer: Create Precision Fixtures & Molds

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Assaria (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Assaria, KS is seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join the Product Development Department. The role concentrates on designing weld fixtures, form dies, injection molds and other tooling, with hands-on shop involvement and collaboration across design, ME and production teams.

The position runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
• Solid modeling experience with Creo Parametric or SolidWorks
• CNC mill & lathe programming experience is a plus
• Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation preferred
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word

Responsibilities

• Design Weld Fixtures, Form Dies, Injection Molds, Casting Patterns and other fixtures safely and cost-effectively
• Support tooling builds and manufacturing lean initiatives
• Manage multiple tooling design projects
• Program and operate 3D plastic printer for requested parts
• Collaborate with designers, ME group, production plants and shop personnel to improve fixture efficiency and machinability
• Complete tooling documentation and enter PO information for parts and materials
• Receive tooling requests, create tooling numbers and order parts in time tracking system
• Provide hands-on shop assistance as needed
• Adhere to safety regulations and wear PPE

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Team player

CNC programming

Detail orientation

Outlook/Excel/Word

Education

Associates degree in design drafting or mechanical technology

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Assaria, KS is seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join the Product Development Department. The role concentrates on designing weld fixtures, form dies, injection molds and other tooling, with hands-on shop involvement and collaboration across design, ME and production teams.

The position runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.