Tool & Gauge Fixture Designer

We are a renowned leaders in precision engineering, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tool, Gauge and Fixture Designer to join our dynamic team. Specializing in the production and machining of precision-engineered, close-tolerance aluminum and steel impact extrusions, we take pride in delivering cutting-edge solutions across diverse markets. Our products not only meet but surpass the highest benchmarks, providing our clients with a unique advantage – the ability to significantly reduce production costs without compromising quality.

As the Tool, Gauge and Fixture Designer, you will be responsible for working with blueprints or computer software such as Solidworks/AutoCAD to create products and equipment according to customer specifications. Position is responsible for the design of tooling, gauges, and fixtures to ensure necessary specification and requirements are met and delivered within budget and on time. If you are passionate about creating innovative designs and have a strong background in engineering, we want to hear from you.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Designs gages, tooling, work holding, and fixtures for production parts on mills and lathes.

· Draw up individual details and make manufacturing prints, to outsource them for fabrication.

· Work with subcontractors to answer questions. Then get the components quoted and manufactured.

· Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerance to part, tool and gage drawings.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

· Working knowledge of machined parts and their applications.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines while easily adapting to changing situations.

· Effective communication, interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and stress management skills.

· Maintains work area to acceptable housekeeping standards.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· One year certification from college or technical school; or

· Five years of related experience and training; or

· Equivalent combination of experience and education.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

· Frequently required to talk and hear; reach, grasp, handle, and use fingers.

· Regularly required to sit; and stand and walk.

· Occasionally required to climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel; carry; and lift up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to fulfill the essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and a safe manner.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include clear vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, depth perception, and color vision.

· Work performed primarily inside.

· Pass substance abuse screening.