Aerospace Tooling Builder: Precision Fixtures & Machining

Legacy Industries; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Industries is seeking a Tool Builder to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair checking fixtures, jigs, and aerospace tooling used in aircraft parts manufacturing.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, set up mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses, and document tooling to customer specifications with high precision.

This role demands meticulous workmanship, strict adherence to safety policies, and accurate labor hour tracking while supporting continuous tooling improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship in Tool & Die or Machining preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in Tool Builder or related manufacturing; aerospace tooling preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, MBD models, and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments: micrometers, calipers, indicators.
• Experience operating mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operations by following all safety policies and regulations.
• Interpret blueprints, MBD models, sketches, and engineering specifications to plan work.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses to fabricate, modify, and repair tooling.
• Perform layout, assembly, and precision fitting of fixtures, jigs, and tooling.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and quality requirements.
• Perform rigging and material handling using forklifts, cranes, and other lifting equipment.
• Work with aluminum, steel, invar, and composites; perform finishing operations.
• Install components such as bushings and dowels; document tooling per requirements.
• May develop sketches or work instructions for fabrication or machining.
• Track labor hours accurately on all assigned jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T knowledge

Precision measurement

Machining setup

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship in Tool & Die or Machining

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Grinders

Drill presses

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Job description

Legacy Industries is seeking a Tool Builder to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair checking fixtures, jigs, and aerospace tooling used in aircraft parts manufacturing.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, set up mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses, and document tooling to customer specifications with high precision.

This role demands meticulous workmanship, strict adherence to safety policies, and accurate labor hour tracking while supporting continuous tooling improvements.