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.
Skills Required
- 2-year diploma/degree in computer aided drafting or combination of education and 2 years' experience
- Working knowledge and skill in AutoCAD
- Working knowledge and skill in SolidWorks
What We Do
AFC Industries is a full-service manufacturing partner that helps manufacturers keep production lines moving and supply chains reliable. It provides vendor-managed inventory, industrial fasteners, C-Class components, tooling, kitting, pre-assembly, custom packaging, and technical services. The company supports high-volume production, aerospace and defense, and production-machining environments, emphasizing availability, quality, compliance, reduced disruption, and streamlined operations across demanding industrial applications and regulated markets.
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