Precision Fixture Builder for Aerospace & Automotive Tooling

Waltonen Engineering; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Vacation and Holiday pay

Employer matching 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefit Programs

Off-site events & luncheons

Job summary

Independence Tooling is seeking a Mechanical Builder to join our team in Troy, MI. You will build and assemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling according to engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.

The role requires interpreting blueprints, GD&T requirements, and technical documentation to ensure accurate fixture construction and assembly. You will perform precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment of fixture components to meet required tolerances and quality standards, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fixture/tool building experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect tolerances.
• Knowledge of materials, machining, assembly methods and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling per drawings and specifications.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and documentation to ensure accurate fixture construction.
• Perform precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment to meet tolerances and quality standards.
• Operate tools and machines to fabricate or modify fixture components.
• Conduct functional testing and verification of fixtures for proper operation.

Skills

Fixture/Tool Building

Read blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Materials & machining knowledge

Assembly methods

Tolerance inspection

Job description

Independence Tooling is seeking a Mechanical Builder to join our team in Troy, MI. You will build and assemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling according to engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.

The role requires interpreting blueprints, GD&T requirements, and technical documentation to ensure accurate fixture construction and assembly. You will perform precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment of fixture components to meet required tolerances and quality standards, and