Aerospace Tooling Specialist: Precision Assembly & Upgrades

Accurate Tooling Solution; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Tooling Solutions is seeking an Aerospace Builder/Upgrader to construct, assemble, modify, and upgrade tooling and fixtures per engineering drawings and quality standards. You will work in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on precision and documentation.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing upgrades and repairs, and coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to meet schedules while maintaining a safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience building, assembling, upgrading, or repairing aerospace tooling or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, tooling, fabrication, machining, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify aerospace tooling, fixtures, dies, and related components.
• Perform tooling upgrades, repairs, alterations, and improvements based on engineering changes and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Fit, align, shim, drill, tap, grind, and perform other mechanical assembly operations as required.
• Identify and troubleshoot fit, alignment, dimensional, and assembly issues.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management to complete projects accurately and on schedule.
• Verify completed work meets dimensional, functional, and quality requirements.
• Make adjustments and corrections to tooling as necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate project status, issues, and completion information.
• Follow AS9100D, customer, company, and applicable aerospace quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Assist with installation, testing, tryout, and final acceptance of tooling when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read engineering drawings

Precision mindset

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Accurate Tooling Solutions is seeking an Aerospace Builder/Upgrader to construct, assemble, modify, and upgrade tooling and fixtures per engineering drawings and quality standards. You will work in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on precision and documentation.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing upgrades and repairs, and coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to meet schedules while maintaining a safe workspace.