What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Designer position at GNS HOLLAND, INC?
Who We Are and What We Do
Since GNS was founded in 1971, the global footprint has expanded rapidly. The company has expanded to several countries around the world.
GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.
Hot and Conventional Stamping
GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.
Laser Cutting
GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.
Welding
At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.
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Position Summary:
Design tools for automotive vehicle components, assemblies, and systems from specifications, sketches, models, proto type or verbal instructions by performing the following duties.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design all dies and tooling for GNS and customers as required on PO.
- Communicate design intent with all departments.
- Follow all step by step check list and documents.
- Maintain accurate designs to maintain all production requirements and GNS Standards.
- Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
- Ensure Quality in the workplace.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in business, engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
3 years of experience in die design in auto industry
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge of die simulation and die design; excellent knowledge of CAD system; Basic knowledge of press operation.
Skills: Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing; Computer proficiency, including MSOffice, Outlook and Internet tools, must have database and spreadsheet experience.
Abilities: Excellent analytical abilities to grasp the key points from complicated details; Ability to define and solve problems; Ability to build strong teams
Training Requirements:
1. General Safety.
2. Quality System Awareness and Procedures.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
Work Environments: Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to and visit a customer’s facility and/or production facility. Job requires dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. The office area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical and background checks.
GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.