Job Description

Tool & Die Tool Maker "A" – Assaria, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing currently has an opening for an Experienced Tool & Die (T&D) “A” Tool Maker in the Product Development Department in Assaria, KS.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus overtime on Fridays, as required. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• New construction and repair of a variety of tooling including injection molds, casting patterns, form dies, mill fixtures, rotational molds and misc. other tooling.
• Safely setup and operation of manual lathes and mills, drill press, hydraulic press, surface grinder, Haas lathe, Haas and Hurco CNC 3 axis mills.
• Ability to work with tooling designer, read & check tooling parts to prints & travel to production plants for tooling tryout.
• Travel to production plants to diagnose and correct production tooling issues.  
• May be required to machine weld fixtures and prototype parts for R&D on an as-needed basis.
• Precision measuring tools are required for this position and will need to be purchased in a timely manner (tooling list can be provided).
• Perform your duties everyday with Safety in mind at all times and follow all safety procedures implemented by Great Plains/Kubota.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of Tool & Die or Machine Shop experience preferred
• 5 years of experience operating CNC 3 axis mill and CNC lathe preferred
• Must be a Strong Team Player & Self Stater with attention to details 
• Ability to read and follow prints and written instructions
• Ability to work to Great Plains tooling standards and processes
• Experience with manufacturing of forming dies, injection molds, casting tools and roto molds
• Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation preferred
• Knowledge of selection, machinability & heat treating of tool steels preferred
• Possess basic computer skills such as but not limited to Outlook, Excel & Word

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values.  Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.