Tool Fabricator I

Aurora; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Tool Fabricator I to assist in designing, manufacturing and testing tools for aerospace programs. The role requires following detailed instructions, reading tool drawings, and performing setups with basic welding and lifting tasks.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with 1+ year of related work experience, and must be a US citizen. On-site work in Columbus, MS is expected.

Qualifications

• Education/experience typically 1+ year(s) related work experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read tool drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform tool setup, maintenance, inspection and modifications.
• Follow detailed instructions to make minor repairs.
• Manufacture and assemble tools used for company programs.
• Operate various factory support equipment to move materials and tools.
• Collaborate with Tool Design engineers to resolve tooling issues.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

Vocational certificate or associate degree

Tools

CNC machines

Fork Lift

Welding

Job description

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Tool Fabricator I to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Perform required tool set up, maintenance, inspection and modifications
• Works under supervision with limited understanding of the job
• Follow detailed verbal or written instructions to make minor repairs
• Follow established processes and standards to ensure tools meet production requirements and quality parameters
• Work within the Tool Fabrication team to manufacture and assemble tools used for company programs
• Operates various factory support equipment to move materials and tools as required
• Work with Tool Design engineers to resolve problems with tooling to produce acceptable parts and assemblies
• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent
• combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).
• Basic computer skills- including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications.
• Must have the ability to work from tool drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Vocational certificate or associate degree in machining, fabrication, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience programming CNC machines.
• Experience running CNC machines.
• Experience with inspection metrology.
• Welding experience.
• Fork Lift experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Follow Boeing regulations for lifting; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
• Work in adverse conditions and traverse between buildings.
• Work onsite daily in Columbus, MS.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $45,000.00 to $79,000.00
• Maximum Range: $52,000.00 to $92,000.00

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.