Tool and Die Maker 1

Axillon Aerospace; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Erlanger, Kentucky is seeking a Tool Maker who will be responsible for building and repairing fixtures using manual machining equipment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent mechanical skills, be able to read blueprints, and operate measuring equipment accurately. A strong commitment to safety and maintaining a clean workspace is essential. This role offers opportunities to refine skills and gain knowledge in a dynamic tool shop environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Ability to read and draw basic prints.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build fixtures using manual machining equipment.
• Repair and inspect fixtures, molds, and tools.
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Measuring equipment operation

Understanding of metallic properties

Job description

Responsibilities

• Uses manual machining equipment to build fixtures.
• Repairs fixtures, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
• Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Able to identify and explain basic tools and their usage.
• Drilling, tapping, deburring with proper equipment and methods.
• Possess welding and fabrication skills with abilities to improve quality.
• Have a desire to gain knowledge in the shop as well as on their own.
• Be able to read and draw a basic print and understand the goals of what we do in a tool shop.
• Build on prior trades experience and refine the skills necessary to be a tool maker.
• Keep shop and tools clean and organized.
• Able to plan next step in a process and prepare.
• Able to read measuring tools: tape measure, scale, micrometer, calipers, height gauge.
• Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
• Modifies machine parameters to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment.
• Working understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.
• Thorough understanding of metallic properties.
• Ability to work independently, and with engineers and machinists.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Show up every day on time and ready to work and learn.