Precision Jig/Fix Tooling Assembler — Aerospace

100Hires, Inc.; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life, Accident & Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Weekly pay

Overtime

Job summary

Smith Brothers Tool Company is seeking an experienced toolmaker to translate customer prints into high-precision fixtures. You will align tooling with reference points using precision measuring equipment and perform repairs to restore performance and accuracy.

You will produce fabrication sketches for assemblies and operate lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders as needed to meet tight specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on precision jig/fixture building.
• Advanced blueprint reading with GD&T plus 3D CAD model interpretation.
• Proficiency using precision measurement and hand metrology tools.
• Manual machining experience (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build to customer prints, specs, and rigorous quality requirements.
• Establish and coordinate tooling holes and reference points using straightedges and precision measuring equipment.
• Repair and rework existing tools to restore performance and accuracy.
• Produce fabrication sketches to clarify assemblies and steps.
• Run machine tools as needed: lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

3D CAD model interpretation

Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology

Manual Machining Skills

Machine Building/Assembling

Job description

Are You the Go-To for Turning Prints into Precision Tools?Do you thrive interpreting complex blueprints? Can you set reference points with confidence and bring fixtures to life with micrometer-level accuracy? If you answered yes, you’ll feel right at home on our aerospace tooling team.Why You’ll Love This RoleWork on high-impact aerospace tooling that directly supports production quality.Blend layout, assembly, metrology, and machining in one craft-driven position.Enjoy strong benefits and steady opportunities for overtime.What You’ll TackleBuild to customer prints, specs, and rigorous quality requirements.Establish and coordinate tooling holes and reference points using straightedges and precision measuring equipment.Repair and rework existing tools to restore performance and accuracy.Produce fabrication sketches to clarify assemblies and steps.Run machine tools as needed: lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders.What You Need to Bring5+ years of hands-on precision jig/fixture building.Advanced blueprint reading with GD&T plus 3D CAD model interpretation.Proficiency using precision measurement and hand metrology tools.Manual machining experience (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred.Solid mathematics and strong communication.Compensation & BenefitsHealth insuranceVision and dental insuranceLife, Accident & Disability insurance — 100% company paid401(k) with company matchPaid holidays and paid time offWeekly payOvertime currently availableYou Should Be Proficient InGD&TMachine Building/AssemblingPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyManual Machining SkillsBlueprint ReadingWork AuthorizationDue to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status is required. No sponsorship available.Equal Employment OpportunitySmith Brothers Tool Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.