Tool Setter

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Newington seeks a Tool Setter to secure, prepare, and pre-set tooling for machining operations.

You will work with tooling setup sheets, check tools with gauges, maintain tooling records, and participate in 5S and kaizen events while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with tooling setup sheets.
• Use standard tools and gauges to check and set tools.
• Inspect tools for sharpness at completion of operation.
• Route applicable tooling to cutter grind, orders replacement, or return to crib location as required.
• Maintain tooling records and inventory.
• Performs crib attendant duties as required.
• Will apply shop-related experience, with knowledge of machining practices, shop mathematics, and cutting tool geometry and applications.
• Must be able to set tools with some supervision.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement projects (5S, TPM, kaizen events, set-up reduction) that align with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Must work safely at all times and identify opportunities to improve health and safety practices.
• May be assigned tasks to develop individuals' skills.

Job description

Title

Tool Setter

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

FUNCTION:

Responsible for securing, preparing and pre-setting a variety of tooling packages for machining operations.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Work with tooling setup sheets.
• Use standard tools and gauges to check and set tools.
• Inspect tools for sharpness at completion of operation.
• Route applicable tooling to cutter grind, orders replacement, or return to crib location as required.
• Maintain tooling records and inventory.
• Performs crib attendant duties as required.
• Will apply shop-related experience, with knowledge of machining practices, shop mathematics, and cutting tool geometry and applications.
• Must be able to set tools with some supervision.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.
• Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects, which may include but is not limited to 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and set-up reduction events that align with the commitment to continuous improvement activities in Article II of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Must work safely at all times. Identify, recommend, and participate in opportunities to improve environmental health and safety practices throughout the shop.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

Shift

-not applicable-

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Location

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington

Category

Manufacturing

Req Number

MAN-26-00039

Position

Tool Setter

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt