Aerospace Tooling Technician – Manufacturing

Saab

Mellott (IN)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 47,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for our 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology for aerospace production. The role ensures the production system is properly supplied with tooling, drives tooling improvements, manages inventory and compliance, and serves as a link between tooling engineers and the production team.

The successful candidate will audit tools, support tooling studies, perform tooling testing, resolve issues, and help install

Qualifications

Associate Degree in STEM discipline or 2+ years of comparable work experience.
2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
Basic tooling design and ability to troubleshoot tooling issues.
Tooling performance testing and reporting.
Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a plus.
Proficiency with GD&T.

Responsibilities

Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area.
Provide support for tooling studies and application.
Conduct performance testing for tooling and provide technical analyses.
Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
Propose new tooling solutions and contribute to installation of tooling capital projects.
Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
Ensure tooling compliance to aerospace standards.
Work independently or in a team as needed.