Tool Designer

MetalCraft of Mayville • West Bend, WI

5d

About The Position

The Tool Designer reports to the Tool Room Manager in Mayville and designs production tooling while supporting continuous improvement projects at the West Bend plant. The role involves designing tooling to produce components to customer specifications, supporting tool makers with solid modeling and tool development or modification, and maintaining tooling records. The Tool Designer also participates in project meetings and follows company quality, safety, and work-area procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or five years of practical experience in tool and die or tool design.
• Proficient blueprint-reading skills.
• Knowledge of conventional machining practices.
• Knowledge of manual and robotic welding.
• Knowledge of product and process development.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• At least two years of solid modeling experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman certification in tool and die.
• Solid modeling experience using Pro-Engineer or Creo is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling to produce components according to customer specifications, including arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly fixtures, assembly tools, brake press tooling, and punch press tooling.
• Evaluate current production processes and design tooling to support process improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
• Work with tool makers as new tools are built or existing tools are modified.
• Review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for tooling modification requirements.
• Assign tool numbers to jobs and maintain tooling records.
• Attend project meetings as required to provide input to the team.
• Adhere to the company Quality Policy and follow procedures documented in the training agreement.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other tool-room-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree