Tooling Designer

Latitude Corp.

Description

We are looking for a Tooling Designer to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

First Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation.With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical- Capable of lifting 40 lbs. safely or with assistance. Capability of standing and bending over for long periods of time while performing manual labor with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Working Hours- Fulltime Employment (40+ Hours/Week)
• Personal Traits- Good communication skills with positive teamwork and safety attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy while able to multi-task and trouble shoot.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for accurately designing and constructing jigs, patterns and light manufacturing machinery to meet project goals specified by production management. Authority to requisition supplies and parts required to manufacture said fixtures and machines. Responsible for producing quality workmanship, which meets or exceeds requirements.

• Design and build jigs and fixtures as requested by Vice President of Business Development & Engineering.
• Using available machinery, tailor and construct specific use equipment to meet a manufacturing need.
• Program the robotic welding machines and other automated machinery as required.
• Ensure the highest quality standards are met with all work done.
• Ensure ISO quality system and safety procedures are followed. Understand Quality Policy and Objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering Manager and Quality Manager to ensure continuous improvement objectives and requirements are met.
• Train users on the correct workings of jigs and fixtures.
• Ensure cross departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Arrive to work in a punctual manner and be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Accurately maintain MES system as instructed.
• Complete task independently from job-list.
• Maintain neat and clean work area.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge and experience in making and designing jigs.
• CAD experience necessary to design jigs.
• Basic computer and writing skills.
• Ability to read, understand and explain schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Advanced ability to read and use calipers and micrometers and other measurement instruments.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to multi-task and work with various departments on different projects at the same time.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma and associates degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in a similar function.

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.