Tooling Designer

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Tooling Designer “A” to join the Product Development Department in Assaria, KS.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus overtime on Fridays as required.

Responsibilities

• Design Weld Fixtures, Form Dies, Injection Molds, Casting Patterns, and other miscellaneous fixtures in a safe and cost-effective way.
• Serve as a 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 a 3D plastic printer when printed parts are requested.
• Work with other designers, the ME group, production plants, and shop personnel to improve fixture efficiencies and user-friendly designs that are easy to machine, build, and weld in production.
• Complete documentation and purchase orders for items and materials for tooling projects.
• Receive tooling requests, create Tooling numbers, enter information, and order parts in time tracking and parts ordering software.
• Provide hands-on shop help and assistance in other areas as required.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned that may require additional qualifications, physical demands, or work environment adjustments.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Associate’s 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, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Strong team player with attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Skills

• CNC mill and lathe programming experience.
• Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation.
• Knowledge of selection, machinability, and heat treating of tool steels.

About the Company

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with over 50 years of leadership in Kansas for the design, engineering, and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. The 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—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.