Tool Designer

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Designs a broad range of forming tools, dies, and special equipment. Confers with Engineering & Tool Room personnel to resolve design problems. Is responsible for cost and time estimates of design specifications. Selects and orders components. Manages the progress of approved tooling, ensuring all objectives are met.

Responsibilities

Some of the duties for this position include:

• Designs and performs mechanical drawing functions to accomplish layout and detail drawings of fabricating tools, dies, and other special adaptations and equipment.

• Utilizing general knowledge of machinery operation and material requirements; analyzes and resolves tooling and equipment problems.

• Coordinates efforts with Engineering, Tool Room, and Production personnel to reduce technical problems and maximize efficiency.

• Prepares cost and time estimates on design specifications.

• Manages progress of approved tooling and equipment

• Troubleshoots tooling and equipment. Facilitates capability studies.

• Stays current on developments in tooling and machine design. Meets with suppliers and studies available literature for new applications.

• Travels as required to support tooling and equipment.

• May be called upon to provide technical assistance and guidance on product design.

• Creates preventive maintenance schedule and identifies required spare parts.

• Assures that designs meet document control requirements.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Tool and Die Maker Specialist or Tool and Die Maker A with six years tooling experience.

• Preferred: Associate's degree with six years tooling experience. Extensive knowledge in mechanical drawing, mathematics, shop practices, layout, and design

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.