Tool & Die Maker A

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking an experienced technician for precision tool operations. The role involves planning and performing a variety of bench and machine operations, diagnosing tool difficulties, and using precision measuring instruments.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years of related experience and the ability to devise new methods and develop new tools. This position requires great attention to detail and adherence to close tolerances.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of all types of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to devise new methods and develop new tools.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs a variety of bench and machine operations.
• Diagnoses and remedies tool difficulties working with Engineers.
• Cuts, drills, files, and assembles parts with or without blueprints.

Tools

Tool room machinery and equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Machinist’ hand tools

Job description

Job Number

341430

Responsibilities

• Plans and perform a wide variety of bench and machine operations to build, alter or repair highly complicated dies, tools, gauges, fixtures or jigs, where accurate relationship, fitting or interchangeability of parts require maintenance of extremely close tolerances.
• May be required to operate any type of tool room precision equipment working to required tolerances.
• Must be able to diagnose and remedy tool difficulties working in conjunction with Tool Engineers and Designers.
• Must have knowledge of all types of precision measuring instruments.
• Must have the ability to devise new methods, develop new tools, lay out and plan a sequence of work.
• Cuts, drills, files, shapes, fits and assembles parts with or without the use of blueprints.
• Must understand the general effect of heat treatment on various metals.

Tools & Equipment Used

• All kinds of tool room machinery and equipment, machinist’ hand tools, a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.

Experience & Other Requirements

• Five (5) years of related experience.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.