Tool Setter

Applied Aerospace & Defense; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Newington, CT is seeking a Tool Setter for full-time manufacturing roles. You will prepare, preset, and verify tooling for machining operations, using gauges and setup sheets to ensure accuracy and repeatability.

You will maintain tooling records, support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and TPM, and work closely with the shop team to keep tooling and processes safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up tooling for machining operations.
• Familiarity with shop math and tool geometry.
• Ability to read tooling setup sheets.
• Must work safely at all times.

Responsibilities

• Work with tooling setup sheets.
• Use gauges to check and set tools.
• Inspect tools for sharpness at operation end.
• Route tooling to grind, replace, or return as required.
• Maintain tooling records and inventory.
• Perform crib attendant duties as required.
• Apply machining practices, shop math, and tool geometry knowledge.
• Set tools with supervision as needed.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects (5S, TPM, kaizen events).
• Identify and participate in safety and environmental improvements.

Skills

Tool setting

Shop math

Machining knowledge

Tool geometry

Quality inspection

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Tools

Gauges

Tooling setup tools

Job description

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.

Position Requirements

Shift -not applicable-

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington

Category Manufacturing

Req Number MAN-26-00039

Position Tool Setter