Aerospace Jig & Fixture Builder

Smith Bros Tool; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life, Accident & Disability insurance—

100% company paid

Job summary

Smith Brothers Tool is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to build fixtures and jigs per customer drawings. You will operate lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders, reading GD&T, and performing precision measurement with hand tools.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in precision jig/fixture building, strong math and communication skills, and a proven ability to interpret 3D CAD models. This is a fulltime, on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• GD&T mastery and blueprint interpretation required.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and hand metrology.
• Experience reading 3D CAD models for fixture/builds.
• Manual machining skills including mills, lathes, grinders preferred.
• Strong math and clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute builds per customer prints, specifications, and quality requirements
• Establish and coordinate reference points and tooling holes using straightedges and precision measuring equipment
• Perform repairs and rework on existing tools as needed
• Prepare fabrication sketches as required
• Operate machine tools including lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders as needed
• 5+ years of experience in precision jig/fixture building
• Blueprint reading skills including GD&T and 3D CAD model interpretation
• Proficiency with precision measurement and hand metrology tools
• Experience with manual machining (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred
• Solid math and communication skills

Skills

GD&T

Machine Building/Assembling

Precision Measurement

Hand Metrology

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Execute builds per customer prints, specifications, and quality requirements
• Establish and coordinate reference points and tooling holes using straightedges and precision measuring equipment
• Perform repairs and rework on existing tools as needed
• Prepare fabrication sketches as required
• Operate machine tools including lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders as needed
• 5+ years of experience in precision jig/fixture building
• Blueprint reading skills including GD&T and 3D CAD model interpretation
• Proficiency with precision measurement and hand metrology tools
• Experience with manual machining (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred
• Solid math and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

• Execute builds per customer prints, specifications, and quality requirements
• Establish and coordinate reference points and tooling holes using straightedges and precision measuring equipment
• Perform repairs and rework on existing tools as needed
• Prepare fabrication sketches as required
• Operate machine tools including lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders as needed
• 5+ years of experience in precision jig/fixture building
• Blueprint reading skills including GD&T and 3D CAD model interpretation
• Proficiency with precision measurement and hand metrology tools
• Experience with manual machining (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred
• Solid math and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Life, Accident & Disability insurance — 100% company paid
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Weekly pay
• Overtime currently available

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status is required. No sponsorship available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smith Brothers Tool Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You Should Be Proficient In

• GD&T
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading