Tool Maker C

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Tool Maker C at the AMF South site in Huntsville, AL. You will fabricate, assemble, and inspect complex parts and tooling for prototypes and low-volume production, using manual lathes, mills, and inspection equipment.

The role emphasizes working with engineers on prototyping and process optimization, maintaining high tolerances, and leading multiple builds. A strong background in tool making and measurement is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of tool maker experience or 2 years post-secondary/associates with 2+ years related tool maker experience.
• Experience reading blueprints/drawings and planning fabrication steps.
• Ability to set up and operate manual machines and NC mills/lathes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and maintain prototype tooling shop with manual equipment and inspection tools.
• Read and interpret drawings, plans, tool orders, and engineering documents.
• Fabricate, assemble, and proof molds, jigs, fixtures, dies, and inspection tools.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measurement tools and document data.

Skills

Tool making

Reading drawings

Precision inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (related field)

Tools

Manual lathes

Mills

Inspection tools

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Tool Maker C

Job Code: 42133

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF South

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking aTool and Die Shop to join our AMF South site location. Responsible for fabricating, building, handling, repairing and integrating complex parts, assemblies and machines normally used in engineering prototypes, one of a kind product or low volume manufacturing. Provides highly skilled labor for extremely tight or critical tolerances. Hardware is fabricated and assembled using engineering standards and is oftentimes considered fragile, high precision, highly sensitive and of high value. May interface engineers in prototyping and optimizing assembly processes and procedures for manufacturability. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. May require handling knowledge such as use of overhead cranes and equipment and rigging best practices. May design and fabricate manufacturing assembly aids and tooling. May lead and manage multiple builds and assemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Set up, manage, and maintain a prototype/tooling machine shop with manual lathes, mills, and inspection equipment.
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and process work orders per schedule or Engineering direction.
• Order cutters, consumables, and inspection tools to ensure full shop capability within budget.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, tool orders, and engineering documents to plan fabrication steps.
• Lay out part dimensions and tooling points using shop math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Set up and operate hand tools, manual machines, and NC mills and lathes.
• Fabricate, assemble, and proof molds, jigs, fixtures, dies, and inspection tools using various metals and plastics.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measurement tools and record data in the ERP system.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant tool maker experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related tool maker experience.

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