Sr. Tool & Die Maker

Senior plc; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative engineering solutions provider as a Sr. Tool & Die Maker. This role involves planning and constructing precision tools and dies, ensuring quality and accuracy in metal fabrication. With a focus on safety and integrity, you'll work in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration and creativity. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a range of wellness benefits while contributing to exciting projects in the aerospace and defense sectors. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Wellness Benefits

Employee Recognition Program

Matching 401k Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Involvement Initiatives

Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience with 5 years in complex Tool & Die construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate various metal fabricating machines.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and assembles jigs and fixtures to close tolerance limits.
• Operates metal fabricating tools and precision measuring devices.
• Plans and develops layouts applying knowledge of engineering sketches.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Metal Fabrication

Precision Measuring

Machine Tool Operation

Jig and Fixture Assembly

Trigonometry Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Specialized Training for Tool & Die

Tools

Hand Tools

Cranes

Drill Press

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Aerospace Ketema?

We are a technology-driven, team-oriented company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time Sr. Tool & Die Maker for our 1^st shift at our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA.

What Does the Job Involve?

The Sr. Tool & Die Maker plans, organizes, designs, and constructs close tolerance machine tools and dies from metal forming equipment using conventional machine tools.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Fabricates and assembles jigs and fixtures to close tolerance limits from raw stock, machined parts, sheet metal, and fasteners.
• Operates all types of metal fabricating machine tools, sheet metal tools, hand and power equipment, and precision measuring devices.
• Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs, or dies for use within the establishment.
• Reworks difficult parts: e.g. blend metal to repair damaged face surface, remove broken taps usually from a blind hole, etc.
• Uses blueprints, engineering sketches, general verbal instructions, and model parts.
• Installs bushings.
• Reviews work for dimensions, finishes, clearances, etc., to ensure work meets required specifications.
• Lays out reference points and dimensions for fabricating operations.
• Plans and develops layouts as outlined in blueprints, applying knowledge of trigonometry and product design.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, works overtime, when necessary, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co-workers, understands, and follows work rules and procedures, works safely, complies with corporate policies, goals, and objectives, accepts constructive feedback, establishes goals and objectives, and exhibits initiative and commitment.
• Communicates with engineers, tool design personnel, and periodically internal customers regarding assigned special projects.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the work area, proper handling of tools, equipment and stock to prevent loss.
• Maintains an organized work environment.

What Key Skills and Experience Do I Need?

• Ability to read blueprints, engineering sketches, drawings, and/or templates.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, cranes, drill press, electric lifts, lathes, mills, jig bores, forklift, and pallet jacks.

What Qualifications Should I Have?

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Vocational/Specialized training for Tool & Die preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years of industry experience.
• 5 years of complex machine Tool & Die construction.

Why Join Senior Aerospace Ketema?

Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

If an offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and 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 trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.