Tool and Die Maker (contract) - San Antonio, TX

D.O.M. magazine; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Tool and Die Maker with strong shop skills to fabricate, repair, and maintain tooling used in aircraft assembly.

You will read engineering drawings, operate manual mills and lathes, and work with precision measuring tools to meet tight tolerances. Shift options include 1st, 2nd and 3rd; this contractor position requires flexibility and the ability to obtain access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Machinist or Tool Maker.
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and shop calculations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create precise tooling components.
• Operate manual milling and grinding equipment.
• Use measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop tooling solutions.
• Inspect and verify parts meet specifications.

Skills

Machinist experience

Reading blueprints/drawings

Manual mill/lathe operation

Precision measuring tools

Shifts flexibility

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual Milling Machines

Manual Lathes

Calipers/Micrometers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Company:

PDS Defense, Inc.

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Contractor

City:

San Antonio

State:

Texas

Country:

USA

The Tool and Die Maker constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass). Work typically involves: planning and laying out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications, understanding the working properties of common metals and alloys, selecting appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete task, making necessary shop computations, and setting up and operating various machine tools and related equipment. Work for someone in this position also involves using various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instrument, working to very close tolerances, heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities, and fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances. In general, the Tool and Die Maker's work requires rounded training in machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain various tools, dies, and fixtures used in the manufacturing process
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create precise tooling components
• Operate manual machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
• Utilize measuring instruments, both in the shop and out on the aircraft, to ensure accuracy and quality of work
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to develop innovative solutions for tooling needs
• Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Assist with aircraft structures III work, including assembly, installation, and repair tasks as needed
• Fabrication of aircraft parts

Requirements

Shift: Must be available to work variable shifts based on business need (1st, 2nd & 3rd)

• 5+ years of experience as a Machinist or Tool Maker5+ years of experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines5+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications5+ years of experience working with precision measuring toolsAbility to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request. This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Level)Strong communication and teamwork abilitiesExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits offered

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links:EEO is the LawandEEO is the Law SupplementPDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see thePay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provisionfor more information.As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link:E-Verify

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ .

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