Tool Maker

Verus Aerospace, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Tool Maker. The role involves operating and setting up manual machining equipment to produce forming tools and fixtures, with emphasis on accuracy, blueprint interpretation, and adherence to tolerances.

Applicants should have at least five years of conventional machining experience, MIG welding proficiency, and the ability to read blueprints. A forklift license and willingness to pass Verus testing are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of conventional machining experience.
• MIG welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Must be able to drive a forklift and pass Verus testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, drill presses, drill jigs and welding equipment.
• Set up, adjust, and operate basic and advanced machine tools to perform precision machining.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and tolerances.
• Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges, bore gauges, height gauges to inspect parts.
• Align and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for machining tasks.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Production operators to resolve issues.
• Clean surfaces of forming dies and re-coat when needed.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock for cuts.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Tool room machinery knowledge

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Technical college certification (preferred)

Tools

MIG welding

Forklift operation

Job description

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Tool Maker

Full Time Indirect Torrance, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1160

Salary Range: $30.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Tool Maker will operate manual industrial equipment to manufacture and complete forming tools, and fixtures. Essential skills are working knowledge of tool room machinery, above average math abilities and thorough understanding of machining principles and blueprint reading.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, drill presses, drill jigs,welding equipmentetc.
• Set up, adjust, andoperateall ofthe basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation toolsin order toperform precision machining operations.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering informationin order todeterminemethods and sequences of operations needed to fabricatetooling, anddeterminetoolingdimensions and tolerances.
• Utilize tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges, bore gauges, height gauges, etc. to accurately check and inspect machined components.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Select theappropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Coordinate with both Engineering and Production machine operators to solve technical issues.
• May have to clean surface of large forming dies and re-coat with die coating to ease in forming operations.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stockin order toconfirm placement of cuts.
• Tooperateindependently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of conventional machining experience
• Must have welding experience (MIG).
• Must be able to drive a forklift and pass Verus testing.
• Certification from an accredited technical college a plus
• An ideal candidate will have basic math skills
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings