Waterloo, IA · On-site
$34 - $48/hr
Tool Designer Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 24 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion) Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, OT Likely) Key ...
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Waterloo, IA · On-site
$34 - $48/hr
Tool Designer Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 24 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion) Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, OT Likely) Key ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
Tool Designer Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 24 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion) Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, OT Likely) Key ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
Tool Designer Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 24 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion) Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, OT Likely) Key ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$40 - $45/hr
Tool Designer Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 24 Months (Extension/Conversion Possible) Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM + OT) Job Summary ...
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Waterloo, IA · On-site
$40 - $45/hr
Tool Designer Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 24 Months (Extension/Conversion Possible) Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM + OT) Job Summary ...
Newton, IA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
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 ...
Newton, IA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
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 ...
Newton, IA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Tool Designer - Newton, IA * Requirements for this position include a 2-year diploma/degree in computer aided drafting or acombination of education and experience of 2 years. * The candidate should ...
Newton, IA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Tool Designer - Newton, IA * Requirements for this position include a 2-year diploma/degree in computer aided drafting or acombination of education and experience of 2 years. * The candidate should ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
Tool Designer III - Machining, Sheet Metal, and Tool Design Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 3 years Location: Waterloo, IA, 50703 Shift: 1st Shift: 6 AM to 4:30 PM, ( Anticipate ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
Tool Designer III - Machining, Sheet Metal, and Tool Design Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 3 years Location: Waterloo, IA, 50703 Shift: 1st Shift: 6 AM to 4:30 PM, ( Anticipate ...
Tool Designer III - Machining, Sheet Metal, and Tool Design Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 3 years Location: Waterloo, IA , 50703 Shift: 1st Shift (6 AM to 4:30 PM) Description:
Tool Designer III - Machining, Sheet Metal, and Tool Design Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 3 years Location: Waterloo, IA , 50703 Shift: 1st Shift (6 AM to 4:30 PM) Description:
Ankeny, IA · On-site
Provides engineering support to the tool room, production and quality. Primary responsibilities will be producing tool designs that will enable the production of equipment and tools needed to ...
Ankeny, IA · On-site
Provides engineering support to the tool room, production and quality. Primary responsibilities will be producing tool designs that will enable the production of equipment and tools needed to ...
Sheldon, IA · On-site
Do you enjoy working with precision tools, machining parts, and bringing designs to life? We're looking for a Tool Room Machinist to set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high-quality ...
Sheldon, IA · On-site
Do you enjoy working with precision tools, machining parts, and bringing designs to life? We're looking for a Tool Room Machinist to set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high-quality ...
Do you enjoy working with precision tools, machining parts, and bringing designs to life? We're looking for a Tool Room Machinist to set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high-quality ...
Do you enjoy working with precision tools, machining parts, and bringing designs to life? We're looking for a Tool Room Machinist to set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high-quality ...
Pleasant Hill, IA · On-site
$25 - $31.50/hr
Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for ... Familiarity with CAD Software including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Master CAM and die designs preferred ...
Pleasant Hill, IA · On-site
$25 - $31.50/hr
Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for ... Familiarity with CAD Software including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Master CAM and die designs preferred ...
Pleasant Hill, IA · On-site
$25 - $31.50/hr
Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for ... Familiarity with CAD Software including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Master CAM and die designs preferred ...
Pleasant Hill, IA · On-site
$25 - $31.50/hr
Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for ... Familiarity with CAD Software including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Master CAM and die designs preferred ...
Ankeny, IA · On-site
$24.75 - $31/hr
Join Accumold's world-class Tool Room team and build some of the most precision injection molds in ... You'll collaborate with engineers, designers, and fellow toolmakers to create and maintain tooling ...
Ankeny, IA · On-site
$24.75 - $31/hr
Join Accumold's world-class Tool Room team and build some of the most precision injection molds in ... You'll collaborate with engineers, designers, and fellow toolmakers to create and maintain tooling ...
Dubuque, IA · On-site
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Dubuque, IA · On-site
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$30 - $40/hr
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Design Engineer / CAD Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will use 3D CAD software to develop models, engineering ...
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$30 - $40/hr
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Design Engineer / CAD Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will use 3D CAD software to develop models, engineering ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$13 - $18.90/hr
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country ... designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$13 - $18.90/hr
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country ... designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver ...
Davenport, IA · On-site
$13 - $18.90/hr
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country ... designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver ...
Davenport, IA · On-site
$13 - $18.90/hr
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country ... designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver ...
Davenport, IA · On-site
$13 - $18.90/hr
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country ... designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver ...
Davenport, IA · On-site
$13 - $18.90/hr
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country ... designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
Total Tool, a NEFCO company, is an industry leader providing tools, equipment, rentals, repairs ... That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
Total Tool, a NEFCO company, is an industry leader providing tools, equipment, rentals, repairs ... That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
Total Tool, a NEFCO company, is an industry leader providing tools, equipment, rentals, repairs ... That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and ...
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Des Moines, IA · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
Total Tool, a NEFCO company, is an industry leader providing tools, equipment, rentals, repairs ... That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and ...
$22.35 - $24.69
3% of jobs
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$29.47 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$29.37 - $31.71
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$41.07 - $43.41
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A tool designer works in a machine shop or factory using a variety of methods to conceptualize and construct forms referred to as dies. In this role, you may work with blueprints or computer software such as CAD to create products and equipment according to customer specifications. Your responsibilities include the manufacturing of fixtures, molds, and jigs for die casting or molding other materials. Your duties also involve complying with the company’s safety policies and any regulations that may apply when using the equipment. The nature of this job is hazardous, making the use of protective gear imperative.
| Aspect | Tool Designer | Machinist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Technical degree or certification in manufacturing or engineering | High school diploma or equivalent; technical training often preferred |
| Work Environment | Design offices, CAD software, collaborative teams | Machine shops, manufacturing floors, workshop settings |
| Industry Usage | Used in manufacturing, engineering, product development | Used in machining, fabrication, production |
| Primary Focus | Designing tools, fixtures, and jigs | Operating machines to produce parts |
Tool Designers focus on creating and developing tools and fixtures using CAD software, working mainly in design environments. Machinists operate manufacturing equipment to produce parts based on specifications. While both roles are essential in manufacturing, Tool Designers concentrate on design, whereas Machinists focus on production and operation of machinery.
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Job Title: Tool Designer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Waterloo, IA 50703
Duration: 24 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, OT Likely)
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures, gauges, assemblies, and equipment
• Create 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings
• Support machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations
• Apply GD&T and engineering standards to tooling designs
• Coordinate tooling design, procurement, and implementation activities
• Manage tooling projects from concept through build and tryout
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, inspectors, engineers, and suppliers
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance
• Support manufacturing process improvements and lean initiatives
• Troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues and implement solutions
• Manage external tooling vendors and suppliers
• Ensure revision control, documentation accuracy, and drawing standards compliance
Required Skills
• Tool design experience
• Creo or Solid Modeling (SolidWorks, Creo Parametric)
• 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Tooling, fixture, and gauge design
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Fabrication and machining methods
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Project coordination and communication skills
Preferred Skills
• C++ programming
• Python programming
• SQL knowledge
• Project Management experience
• Supply Management/Purchasing experience
• Lean Manufacturing exposure
• Vendor/Supplier coordination
• Process improvement experience
Ideal Background
• Tool Designer
• Tooling Engineer
• Fixture Design Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Tool & Die Designer
• Product Design Engineer (Manufacturing)
• CAD Designer – Manufacturing
Education
• Engineering Degree preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)
• Recent graduates considered if they have internships and strong Creo/Solid Modeling experience
• 5+ years of Tool Design experience highly preferred
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