Jig and Fixture Builder Spec

Senior Aerospace SSP; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401K plan

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is seeking a skilled Jig and Fixture Builder. The role focuses on planning sequences, layouts, and fabrication of jigs and fixtures for master tooling, including complex tooling from engineering drawings.

The candidate will interpret engineering prints, perform precise geometry calculations, and work with a range of hand tools and precision instruments. The position offers a competitive base salary and benefits in a collaborative aerospace

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; or 5 years related experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and design drawings.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including descriptive geometry and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Plans sequence of operations and creates layouts for jigs and fixtures.
• Uses engineering prints, loft information, tool design and drawings.
• Suggests design changes for practicality and economy.
• Determines locating pins, stops and mechanical operation of jigs.
• Lays out and fabricates sub-assemblies and fixtures per tool master designs.
• Performs layout, fabrication, assembly, rework and repair of jigs and fixtures.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Requires Mill Specialist experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language

Reasoning

Math

Blueprint reading

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Machinist tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Verniers

Calipers

Transits

Sight levels

Dial indicators

Sine blocks

Straight edges

Gauge blocks

Job description

Company Description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as 'Stainless Steel Products' in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Job Description

Summary:This occupation requires planning the sequence of operations, layouts and construction of various types and sizes of jigs and fixtures used in the fabrication of parts and assemblies, including the fabrication of jigs and fixture for master tooling. With an emphasis placed on designing complex tooling when furnished with only engineering drawings of the parts to be produced.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Plans sequence of operations, fabricates, builds and makes complete layout of all types of jigs and fixtures (including tool masters), involving compound angles where the establishment and coordination to exacting to tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes is required.
• Uses Engineering prints, loft information, tool design, drawings, tool sketches and verbal instructions.
• Must be capable of suggesting changes in design involving practicability, economy, and process manufacture to proper personnel.
• Makes decisions regarding fabrication and design detail parts such as fitting stops, locating pins and mechanical operation of jigs and submits them for approval to proper personnel.
• Lays out and fabricates from tool design and engineering prints and sketches for the construction of such jigs as sub-assembly and assembly jigs (including tool masters) involving coordination of tooling holes and reference points in parallel planes or planes at right angles and having compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points in several planes is required.
• Determines permanent or tooling reference points on jig and fixture structures using sight level and transits when required.
• Performs the layout, fabrication assembly, rework and repair of jigs, fixtures and tool masters involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points in several planes is required.
• Performs rework, repair and other associated operations relating to the work described.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedure.
• Must have more Mill Specialist experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Degree or General Education Degree; or 5 years of related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills:

• Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply a general understanding to carry out detailed, written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must know how to use higher shop mathematics such as descriptive geometry and trigonometry to figure compound angles, complex contour and multiple coordinated dimensions as well as any other calculations necessary to perform work. Must be able to perform these calculations quickly and without assistance from other persons.
• Other Abilities: Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and design drawings. Must be able to set up and operate necessary equipment. Must have the ability to perform all necessary operations in the fabrication of jigs and fixtures, use precision measuring instruments, and having a general knowledge of machine shop practice and procedure. Must be able to adopt jig and fixture building ship theory. Must be able to assist in accurately quoting the time required to build jig and fixtures. Must be able to perform in jig and fixture building.

Tools used:

• Hand tools, brushes, torches, and templates. Must be able to use machinists hand tools, precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, height and surface gauges, Verniers, scribes, calipers, templates, transits, sight levels, dial indicator, sine blocks, straight edges, and gauge blocks.

Materials used:

• Lubricants, rubber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys in various degrees of hardness in the form of sheet stock.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $40/ hr DOE

Monday - Friday 1st Shift

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor