Tool Room Machinist

Moeller Aerospace; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Moeller Aerospace in Wixom is seeking a skilled Tool Room Machinist responsible for designing and building work holding fixtures for CNC machining. This role demands strong blueprint reading skills and experience with precision measuring equipment.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the production process. Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a modern and clean workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment, optical comparators, and CMM.
• Solid understanding of machining principles and cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and modify work holding fixtures for CNC machining.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize fixture design.
• Perform inspections of fixture components using measuring tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Precision measuring

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machines

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Tool Room Machinist

Position: Tool Room Machinist

Location: Wixom, MI

Job Id: 272-009

# of Openings: 1

About the Role

Moeller Aerospace is seeking a skilled Work Holding / Fixture Builder with a passion for delivering precision solutions that enable perfect parts, on time. We offer a clean, organized, well-lit, temperature controlled, modern manufacturing environment. This role supports production by designing, building, modifying, and maintaining fixtures and work holding solutions used in CNC machining operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and repair work holding fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support CNC machining operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and process documentation to develop effective work holding solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, Machinists, and Quality to optimize fixture design for accuracy, repeatability, safety, and cycle time.
• Perform precision layout, machining, fitting, assembly, and finishing of fixture components.
• Use manual and CNC machine tools (mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, etc.) to manufacture fixture components.
• Perform first piece, in process, and final inspection of fixture components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and CMM equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending fixture and process enhancements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on fixtures and related tooling.
• Maintain workstation and tool areas to 5S standards.
• Perform all work according to Company safety standards.

This description is intended to provide an overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Solid understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, and material behavior.
• Experience designing or building work holding fixtures for CNC machining applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and dimensional issues related to fixtures and tooling.
• Basic computer skills (CAD experience is a plus).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform basic shop math and trigonometry.
• Eligibility to work with sensitive controlled data and materials according to customer policies and practices.
• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a manufacturing environment; twist, kneel, bend, and reach as required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in toolmaking, fixture building, or machining preferred.
• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Due to U.S. Government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen or possess a valid Green Card) and we will require proof of status prior to employment.

We are a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, and opioids as policy dictates.