Tool Designer

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products. We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency. We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization. Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style. **Tool Designer - Newton, IA** - Requirements for this position include a 2-year diploma/degree in computer aided drafting or a combination of education and experience of 2 years. - The candidate should have a working knowledge and skill in AutoCAD and SolidWorks drafting systems and design. **General responsibilities will include:** - Provide Engineering & design support to customers, customer service, outside sales staff, quotation dept. and manufacturing dep. utilizing SolidWorks, AutoCAD and other design related software. - Answer technical questions pertaining to standard tool selection, custom tool design, tool performance, speeds and feeds, etc. - Provide customer support on problem tools and applications by email, phone calls and conference calls. **Specific responsibilities will include:** - Designing cutting tools from conceptual quotation - Reverse engineer cutting tools from customers' existing tools, prints, and photos - Utilize vendor websites and catalogs for insert and component selection - Assign tool numbers to drawings - Revise and update legacy drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks as needed - Develop conceptual tool drawings as required for outside sales and quotation dept. - Design mylar graphs for Wasino optical form grinders - Log engineering order details in nav, dates for engineering, sent for approval, approval received for engineering timeline - Print and fold drawings for shop office - Develop fixture designs for manufacturing floor - Provide quality standards for custom tool manufacturing - Confer with manufacturing programmers and operators relating to drawing and manufacturing questions. - Additional assigned duties as required Position: Full-time Work Hours: 7AM-4PM, Monday-Friday Hourly Pay: $24.00-28.00 (depending upon experience) Benefits: - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance *We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.*