Tool Builder

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace, LLC located in Michigan is seeking a skilled individual for a manufacturing role involving the fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and tooling for aircraft parts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, capable of operating machinery safely, and leading tool builder teams.

This position ensures adherence to safety regulations and requires a strong understanding of blueprints and GD&T. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401k match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in setup and operating lathes, bridgeport, surface grinder, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair jigs and fixtures following specifications.
• Operate crane, forklift, and heavy machinery.
• Use measuring equipment like micrometers and calipers.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Setup and operating lathes

Inspection gages expertise

Blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aircraft parts and assemblies, following blueprints, sketches, and specifications, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment. Assists in leading tool builder 1 and 2 team members.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety regulations
• Operate crane, forklift, and heavy machinery
• Examine blueprints and/or MBD models for templates, jigs, fixtures, bond tools and other tooling to be built
• Use measuring equipment: micrometers, calipers, lasers, etc.
• May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers
• Sets up and operates variety of machines and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions
• Work with aluminum, steel, invar materials, etc.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and various shop equipment
• Deburring and grinding of tools
• Track hours on all jobs
• Any additional duties assigned by management

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in setup and operating lathes, bridgeport, surface grinder, etc.
• 5+ years of experience in inspection gages and equipment (i.e.: micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T
• Understanding of general customer requirements and specifications
• Able to complete a job from start to finish with little to no assistance
• Basic math skill
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder").

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll‑free +1 586‑726‑0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.