Senior Carbide Toolmaker: Precision Grinder & Toolroom Lead

Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Wellness programs

Technical growth opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Senior Carbide Tool Maker for a hands-on toolroom role focused on manufacturing, grinding, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting carbide and hardened-steel tooling used in aerospace fastener production.

The ideal candidate will independently manufacture and inspect precision tooling to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inch, work from blueprints, and support hot- and cold-heading operations, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in tool making or precision grinding.
• Senior-level capability in manual toolmaking and grinding.
• Experience with carbide tooling and hot- or cold-heading operations.
• Ability to meet tolerances to 0.0001 inch.
• Strong blueprint interpretation and GD&T knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, grind, modify, sharpen, repair, and maintain carbide and hardened-steel tooling.
• Perform precision grinding using manual grinders and toolroom equipment.
• Produce and inspect tooling to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inch.
• Build, repair, and rework dies and other precision production tooling.
• Work from blueprints, engineering drawings, dimensions, specifications, existing tooling, and samples.
• Independently set up and operate surface grinders, manual lathes and related toolroom equipment.
• Use micrometers, indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, calipers, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Inspect tooling for dimensional accuracy, geometry, fit, finish, and function.
• Troubleshoot worn or damaged tooling and determine repair or rework actions.
• Support tooling for hot- and cold-heading/forging operations in aerospace.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve tooling issues.
• Suggest improvements to tool geometry, materials, and methods to extend tool life.

Skills

Hands-on toolmaking

Senior-level grinding

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting tooling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual grinders

Manual lathes

Surface grinders

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Calipers

Job description

Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Senior Carbide Tool Maker for a hands-on toolroom role focused on manufacturing, grinding, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting carbide and hardened-steel tooling used in aerospace fastener production.

The ideal candidate will independently manufacture and inspect precision tooling to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inch, work from blueprints, and support hot- and cold-heading operations, collaborating with