What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Designer position at Great Plains Mfg?
Tooling Designer
Assaria, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join our team in the Product Development Department in Assaria, KS.
The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus overtime on Fridays, as required.
Primary Duties Responsibilities:
- Design Weld Fixtures, Form Dies, Injection Molds, Casting Patterns, and other misc. fixtures as needed in a safe and cost-effective way.
- Serve as support resource while tooling is built.
- Participate in manufacturing lean initiatives and error proofing of tooling.
- Manage multiple projects and tooling designs.
- Program and operate 3D plastic printer when printed parts are requested.
- Work with other designers, ME group, production plants, and shop personnel to improve fixture efficiencies and user-friendly designs that are easy to machine, build & weld in production.
- Complete documentation and PO#’s for items & materials for tooling projects.
- Receive tooling requests, create Tooling numbers, enter information & order parts in our time tracking & parts ordering software.
- Some hands-on shop help and assistance in other areas may be required.
- Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Possess a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
- Associates degree in design drafting or mechanical technology or one year of experience in tooling design or tooling build preferred
- Solid modeling experience required, Creo Parametric, Solid Works or equivalent
- Must be a strong team player with attention to details
- CNC mill & lathe programming experience a plus
- Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation preferred
- Knowledge of selection, machinability & heat treating of tool steels preferred
- Possess basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.