Tool Designer

Tool Designer

Location: Prairie du Sac, WI
Work Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Role Summary:

Designs custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special gauges required for manufacturing processes using SolidWorks, CAD/CAM, and standard office software. Collaborates closely with shop floor personnel and engineering teams to translate specifications into functional manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities:

• Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, and gauges based on engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design challenges regarding materials, tolerances, serviceability, and manufacturing methods.
• Perform geometric and algebraic calculations to establish accurate tool configurations and dimensions.
• Select and integrate standard components (e.g., bushings, tool bits) into custom tool designs.
• Prepare initial sketches, preliminary layouts, detail drawings, and design documentation.
• Follow quality, safety, and security protocols in a shop environment with moving mechanical parts.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Associate degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school, or 6–12 months of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft Office.
• Core Competencies: Strong grasp of basic algebra, geometry, and mechanical blueprint reading.
• Soft Skills: Effective written/oral communication, strong problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience working directly with shop floor teams in a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects within strict time and budget constraints.