Designer

Product and Tooling Technologies is a growing supplier of engineering plastic parts to the automotive and non-automotive sectors. PT Tech prides itself on producing high quality parts with short lead times that exceed our customers’ expectations. We foster a culture of personal growth and maintain an open door policy at all levels of our organization.

SUMMARY

Responsible for designing molds, fixtures, dies and gages based on customer supplied CAD data, prints and specifications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 3D Designs and details a broad range of tools including injection molds, blow molds and metal forming dies.
2. Studies specifications and confers with other departments as needed to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements and manufacturing procedures.
3. Applies mathematical formulas and standard tool engineering data to develop tool configuration.
4. Selects standard items for incorporation into tool design.
5. Draws preliminary sketches and prepares layout and detail drawings.
6. Modifies tool designs according to trial or production service data to improve tool life or performance.
7. Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to detail prints and manufacturing processes.
8. Plans, develops and implements personal and company goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Requires knowledge in the design of plastic injection molds and/or metal forming dies.
2. Working knowledge of Cimatron CAD package or similar software.
3. Experience working with complex tooling requiring various types of action, gating, hot runner systems, GD&T and mold flow.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma in addition to coursework in design from a post secondary school is required or combined with equivalent experience and on-the-job training. An associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Incumbent typically has a minimum of 3-5 years industry experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
• Medical, both PPO and HMO options
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location