Tool & Die Maker

Astronics Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics PECO in Clackamas, Oregon, is hiring an Experienced Tool & Die Maker to keep tooling operable and to repair, modify, and construct molds, dies, tooling and fixtures for the facility.

Primary duties include operating machine tools and processes, interpreting engineering specs, and maintaining safety and quality standards while working with various materials and heat-treating knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Previous experience in tool making is required/preferred.
• Ability to interpret specifications and work with engineering.
• Ability to analyze tooling performance and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools, accessories and processes including casting, coining and molding.
• Maintain tooling operability and perform repairs or modifications.
• Interpret specifications and liaise with Engineering.
• Use steels, plastics and composites as required.
• Observe safety and quality standards in all tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Tooling analysis

Mechanical background

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

Mathematical concepts

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Quality standards

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in tool making

Job description

PECO-Astronics, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.

We are seeking to add an ExperiencedTool & Die Makertoour great team.

The purpose of this position is to keep tooling operable and provide the necessary repairs, modifications and construction of molds, dies, tooling and fixtures for the entire facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently without instruction
• Working knowledge of Engineering and design coupled with a strong mechanical background
• Analyses and resolves problems related to tooling performance
• Interprets specifications and maintains liaisons with Engineering
• Operates all machine tools, accessories and processes including casting, coining and molding
• Use a variety of steels, plastics and composites
• Working knowledge of heat treating of metals including tool steels
• Working familiarity of pneumatics and hydraulics
• AttendQuality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Maintain a clean work area

Skills, Training & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Previous experience, education and/or training in tool making, required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, mathematical, diagram, or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to solve and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee will occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include natural or corrected near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background anddrug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Astronics PECOis 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 e-mail [e-mail] or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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As set forth in Astronics Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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