Custom Extrusion Tooling Designer (Sheboygan County ​/ Kohler, WI Area)

Custom Extrusion Tooling Designer (Sheboygan County / Kohler, WI Area)

Up to $90,000 Base Salary + Full Benefits
• Sheboygan County Area

EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of specialized plastic extrusion tooling design (unique profiles, co-extrusion, tri-extrusion) combined with hands-on processing knowledge

SOFTWARE FOCUS:
Proficiency in MasterCAM and/or Fusion 360 for advanced die design and digital architecture

STABILITY & CULTURE: ISO-certified, financially solid manufacturer with a remarkable 20-year average employee tenure, flexible schedules, and continuous shop-floor reinvestment

REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder located within a convenient, daily 45-minute drive of the Sheboygan / Kohler, WI area

For an extrusion tooling professional seeking a definitive, long-term career opportunity, this direct-hire chance offers a culture that is extremely uncommon in the manufacturing sector. The employer is a well-established, ISO-certified manufacturing frontrunner with a highly diversified client base that shields against economic downturns. Operating from a clean, modern facility where profits are consistently reinvested into cutting-edge machining technology and design tools, they provide total financial stability.

The company entirely avoids high-turnover job shop chaos, offering an employee-friendly atmosphere defined by professional respect, autonomy, and a remarkable 20-year average team tenure. Instead of being confined to a single repetitive line of work, you will handle a varied portfolio of custom geometries and multi-material challenges. Supported by an experienced veteran team, this position includes a structured, direct succession plan into Department Head management as leadership changes.

Designs and drafts custom plastic extrusion tooling, creating precise designs for complex profiles, co-extrusions, and tri-extrusions.

Manages full-lifecycle tooling projects, from initial concepts and 3D modeling to building, modifying, installing, and maintaining custom production dies.

Acts as the primary technical link to the floor, offering guidance, troubleshooting, and direction to toolmakers, machinists, and line operators during startup runs.

Collaborates closely with processing teams, getting hands-on to adjust, sample, and fine-tune physical tooling to meet tight customer tolerances.

Optimizes material flow and processing metrics to reduce scrap, refine tooling geometries, and maximize line throughput.

Maintains and updates digital CAD/CAM documentation using Fusion 360 and MasterCAM to ensure accurate engineering data controls.

3+ years of proven experience designing and drafting custom plastic profile extrusion dies (including co-extrusion and tri-extrusion).

3+ years of hands-on extrusion processing exposure, demonstrating a deep physical understanding of polymer behavior, melt dynamics, and draw ratios.

Proficiency in CAD/CAM using MasterCAM or Fusion 360 for profile geometry and toolpath architecture.

Growth mindset and leadership drive, with the interpersonal skills and technical credibility needed to mentor staff and quickly move into Department Head management.

Dependable professional stability, showing a consistent employment history with multi-year tenures.

Local proximity, residing within a reliable 45-minute daily commute of the Sheboygan / Kohler, WI area.