Journeyman Tool & Die Maker – Precision Aerospace CNC

Sierra Lobo, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to provide precision machining and assembly using a wide range of CNC and manual equipment at NASA Glenn Research Center facilities. You will work with engineers to optimize designs, develop fixtures, and ensure high-tolerance parts.

The role requires a strong math background, 0.001 inch tolerances, and hands-on experience with MasterCam, CMM, laser trackers, and wire EDM. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Vocational Trades Program or 2 year Associate Degree in Manufacturing or Precision Machining; completion of a Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship program, or equivalent OJT; and 4 years minimum work experience.
• Strong math background with a good understanding of geometry and trigonometry.
• Consistently able to work to +/- .001 inch tolerances.
• A thorough understanding of safe machine shop work practices required.
• Visualizes and develops parts from sketches, prints, models, or other visual aids.
• May stand for extended periods and travel to work sites as required.
• Capable of following written and oral instructions.
• Machines include drill presses, lathes, horizontal boring mill, vertical mill, surface grinder, and cut off saw; use precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide precision machining and assembly using a wide variety of CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Independently determine full scope of work and plan steps to complete work efficiently and accurately.
• Work with engineers and peers on design and machinability options.
• Design and modify fixtures and tooling for accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and peers to improve process equipment reliability.
• Support Prototyping and Assembly for machining, fixture building and assembly activities as requested.

Skills

Close tolerance machining

Micromachining

Geometric reasoning

G-code experience

Education

Vocational Trades Program or 2-year Associate Degree in Manufacturing or Precision Machining

Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship or equivalent OJT

Tools

Mastercam

CMM

Laser tracker/scanner

Wire EDM

CNC mills & lathes

Job description

Sierra Lobo, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to provide precision machining and assembly using a wide range of CNC and manual equipment at NASA Glenn Research Center facilities. You will work with engineers to optimize designs, develop fixtures, and ensure high-tolerance parts.

The role requires a strong math background, 0.001 inch tolerances, and hands-on experience with MasterCam, CMM, laser trackers, and wire EDM. Travel to sites may be required.