Tooling and Design Technician

Position Summary :

The Tooling and Design Technician is responsible for providing support to a wide array of technical products in the Tool Design function.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Engineer prototype and production foundry tooling, including 3d printed sand components, using your experience, guidance from the project manager / department lead, and company established procedures and "best practices".

Programming of CNC machines

Establish design competency with SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, PowerShape, and / or PowerMill and programming competency with Fusion 360 and / or PowerMill.

Set-up tooling and CNC machines to produce tooling components using wood, plastic, and metal materials.

Assemble tooling and work with finishing department on completing tools.

Work with quality to ensure job requirements are met.

Actively participate in the material management system. (Kan-ban cards)

Ensure jobs are completed in a timely manner. Communicate delivery updates and potential delays with the Tooling &Design Manager.

Ensure jobs are completed efficiently, consistent with the quoted hours and materials for the job. Advise the Tooling &Design Manager if a job will run over or cannot be completed within the time allotted.

Meet frequently (at least biweekly) with the department manager to address any concerns and / or pass on concerns to management. This may include machine availability, material resources, tools or tooling, quality, design, workflow, and manpower needs and availability.

Ensure clean & safe workplace.

Other jobs and duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Minimum Education :

Trade school, with documentation of completion, plus 2 years of experience or the equivalent of extensive job experience, 5 plus years, in tooling, set-up, programing, design, operations, & diagnostics / trouble shooting.

Preferred plus :

The above with a 2-year or 4-year relevant technical degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Skills / Experience :

mechanical aptitude, effective computer use, above average Math skills, independent decision-making, and effective self-management.

Preferred Skills / Experience :

Above plus - Strong advanced Computer & programing skills and advanced math skills, 5-7 years' experience, any relevant added apprenticeship programs,

Added job experience in sand cast or Pattern Maker mold shop a plus.

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to :

Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch and bend.

Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and / or steering for truck.

Walk, sit or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.

Push / pull 100lbs.

See, inspect, and evaluate product quality

Read and understand written work instructions in English

Work in a non-climate controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.

Walk up and down steps

Climb ladders and stairs of varying height

Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Protective Footwear;

Hearing Protection

Protective Eyewear

Gloves

Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks