Build Department Manager

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Lead Jig & Tool Builder to fabricate assembly tools, jigs, and fixtures per build prints and customer requirements. You will provide technical direction to assigned builders during projects and ensure precise layout and fabrication.

Key duties include reading complex prints, supervising the tool-build team, and coordinating with fabrication, design, quality, and shipping to meet deadlines. Strong math and written communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math.
• Good written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executes tool builds according to approved prints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Provides technical direction and work guidance to builders assigned to projects.
• Calculates unspecified dimensions and performs layout work using various materials.
• Establishes and coordinates reference points and tooling holes using precision measuring tools and straightedges.
• Performs repairs, modifications, and rework on tools as required.
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support fabrication and build activities.
• Operates machining equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team leadership

Independent work

Mathematics

Machine operation

Training others

Task prioritization

Customer interaction

Cross-department coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bridgeport mills

Lathes

Grinders

Drill press

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Lead Jig & Tool Builder is responsible for building assembly tools, jigs, and fixtures in accordance with build prints and customer requirements. This role also provides technical direction and guidance to assigned builders during project execution.

Essential Functions

• Executes tool builds according to approved prints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Provides technical direction and work guidance to builders assigned to projects.
• Calculates unspecified dimensions and performs layout work using various materials.
• Establishes and coordinates reference points and tooling holes using precision measuring tools and straightedges.
• Performs repairs, modifications, and rework on tools as required.
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support fabrication and build activities.
• Operates machining equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Able to read complex prints
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Working with Tools and Technology
• Mathematics
• Work Independently
• Able to Operate Machines (Bridgeport, Grinders Drill Press)
• Supervise and Provide Leadership to Department Personnel Assigned
• Able to Provide Job Related Training to Assigned Personnel in Department
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet established due dates
• Able to coordinate department activities and due dates with other departments (fabrication, design buyer, quality, and shipping/receiving)
• Able to interact with customers to identify and resolve any issues impacting customer’s products

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m. Shifts will be 8, 9, 10 or 11 hours depending on workload. Saturday as needed.

Travel

None

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to read blueprints
• Good math and written communication

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1. 10 years + of Aerospace Tool building experience
• 2. Experience with overhead crane and hi-lo
• 3. Microsoft Office Suite