Tooling Designer

Plastic Ingenuity•Village of Cross Plains, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic team and growing company? Plastic Ingenuity has a full-time Tooling Designer position available at our Cross Plains plant. Company Summary: Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity. Detailed Duties: Designs and dimensions production tooling such as steel rule dies, molds and mold plates, water cooled plates, stand-offs, air boxes, plugs, plug plates, trim plates, trim nests, knife back-ups, matched metal tooling and all related items. Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety. Designs and dimensions molds of various types such as trays, blisters, clamshells, and trifolds. Develops cavity shapes and sizes to hold various products. Works closely with mold shop, production tooling, sales, prototype, and engineering personnel to get molds satisfactorily completed to meet the needs of the customer within the boundaries of company standard operating procedures. May also work directly with customers. Uses sound drafting techniques to produce accurate and complete drawings. Completes required documentation on tooling or mold changes, electronic storage of drawings and other customer or PI related data. Understands and complies with requirements regarding customer and PI confidentiality. Works on some design projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Designs and dimensions production tooling such as steel rule dies, molds and mold plates, water cooled plates, stand-offs, air boxes, plugs, plug plates, trim plates, trim nests, knife back-ups, matched metal tooling and all related items. Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety. Designs and dimensions molds of various types such as trays, blisters, clamshells, and trifolds. Develops cavity shapes and sizes to hold various products. Works closely with mold shop, production tooling, sales, prototype, and engineering personnel to get molds satisfactorily completed to meet the needs of the customer within the boundaries of company standard operating procedures. May also work directly with customers. Uses sound drafting techniques to produce accurate and complete drawings. Completes required documentation on tooling or mold changes, electronic storage of drawings and other customer or PI related data. Understands and complies with requirements regarding customer and PI confidentiality. Works on some design projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Given the preferred educational background, one year of work experience is required.
Computer literacy and basic CAD familiarity is essential to success.

Nice To Haves

it is advantageous to find a person with some additional related work experience in drafting and mechanical systems.
Prior related experience in the machine shop or production is very beneficial.

Responsibilities

Designs and dimensions production tooling such as steel rule dies, molds and mold plates, water cooled plates, stand-offs, air boxes, plugs, plug plates, trim plates, trim nests, knife back-ups, matched metal tooling and all related items.
Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
Designs and dimensions molds of various types such as trays, blisters, clamshells, and trifolds.
Develops cavity shapes and sizes to hold various products.
Works closely with mold shop, production tooling, sales, prototype, and engineering personnel to get molds satisfactorily completed to meet the needs of the customer within the boundaries of company standard operating procedures.
May also work directly with customers.
Uses sound drafting techniques to produce accurate and complete drawings.
Completes required documentation on tooling or mold changes, electronic storage of drawings and other customer or PI related data.
Understands and complies with requirements regarding customer and PI confidentiality.
Works on some design projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.