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We are currently seeking a Tooling & Weld Fixture Designer to join our Saskatoon, Manufacturing Plant. This position is responsible for the design, layout, construct, alter and repair a normal variety of tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, machines and equipment.
In your role you will:
- Perform design reviews and follow-up fixturing concerns through to production.
- Set up and make tool tryouts, diagnose and remedy operations, material or dimensional problems.
- Make correct decisions as to fits, finishes, machining and assembly sequences in order to produce workable units and maintain close tolerances.
- Plan inspection procedures and layout work in proper inspection sequence.
- Demonstrate an understanding of statistical process control and geometric tolerancing.
- Ensure all products meet the quality guidelines and follow all quality standards, procedures and guidelines in place and be active in improving product quality.
- Utilize CAD software extensively and occasionally hand sketches to design welding, machining, and assembly fixtures for manufacturing.
- Resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
- Design fixtures and tooling in modelling software and making detailed 2D prints of all components.
- Modify tool designs according to trial or production service data to improve tool life or performance.
- Collaborate with customer to understand tool/equipment requirements through Scope of Work review and, if necessary, coach customer on development of effective SOW.
- Develop tools that focus on ease of use for end-user and incorporate, when possible, error mistake proof devices to help reduce or eliminate human error.
- Initiate and support continuous improvement of operational processes and support activities.
The Qualified Candidate will have:
Technologist and Engineering backgrounds will be considered an asset
