Tool Designer

Graco•Rogers, MN

8d•$26 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting and general contractors and includes airless, air and gas-powered sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, and roofing equipment. The Tool Designer is responsible to provide Tool Services with the appropriate supply and optimum designed cutting tools and conventional fixtures for scheduled delivery dates. The Tool Designer provides technical support to engineering and production groups as required.

Requirements

Minimum of High School and 4 years experience of some combination of the following:
Technical training in Tool and Die Design and/or Machine Design.
CAD/CAM training minimum of 1 year experience.
Technical training in Tool and Die or Machining Trade School.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and experience.
A proven innovative design ability.
An understanding of Just-In-Time and Quick Change Tooling.

Responsibilities

Plans and designs all necessary tool components assigned by using resources available to ensure optimum design at minimum fabrication expense.
Actively maintains and improves knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping, etc.) through personal training and education.
Meets all delivery, quality, and cost objectives associated with tool design responsibilities through optimum utilization of available machines, labor, information and technology.
Provides technical support to requests, suggestions and inquiries from Tool Services, Engineering and Quality personnel.
Applies Graco Engineering standards where applicable to all delineations to ensure conformity to tool fabrication.
Provides all tool components necessary to complete the fabrication of assigned tool orders.
Involves the requestor throughout the entire design and build process to avoid quality issues and ensure 100% requestor satisfaction.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and communicate design concepts to all levels of manufacturing personnel.
Understands the applications of PLCs and sensors.
Ability to start the design/build process, with engineering, by generating a strong conceptual idea of the tool and how it will perform the required results.
Performs other duties as assigned.