SUMMARY OF POSITION
Work with a team to manufacture and build molds and tools per customer supplied prints and data. Machine details and assemble tools. Detail assemblies from raw material to blueprint requirements. Locate, fit, and assemble manufactured and supplied parts in accordance with customer blueprints and specifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Review blueprints for tool assembly sequence, details and assemblies.
• Full laser tracking abilities using FARO trackers and Verisurf
• Design and build tooling aids
• Fix out of tolerance tools or lead the effort
• Set-up and run lathes, milling and grinding machines to produce details and assemblies in accordance with blueprint tolerances and specifications
• Check and inspect all details, assemblies and finished product for conformance to blueprint dimensions
• Build and assemble tooling components including drill bars, edge bars, and lifting and clamping details.
• Identify molds and tools per customer blueprint, tool and purchase order requirements using tags, engraving machines, stencils and painting
• Plumb and vacuum systems - verify integrity through pressure testing and leak checking
• Drill clearance holes – drill and tap holes, locate and drill precision holes
• Participate and take responsibility for 6S
• Work with team to perform all tool making and manufacturing tasks with minimum supervision
• Communicate with supervisors, program managers, and engineers
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Blueprint interpretation including GD&T and shop math (decimals, basic trig, toelrances)
• Knowledge of the Metric System
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fastening, metrology
• Knowledge of material types and material processes
• Manual machining experience (conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Laser tracking experience (ability to align, collect data, best fit, set details, create reports)
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited journeyman background
• Ability to use manual inspection equipment and inspection techniques
• Ability to use Forklift and crane
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location
• Ability to take direction, learn, and apply knowledge acquired
• Knowledge of shop math including geometry and trigonometry

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Most travel is primarily local during the business day. Some projects may require travel out of the area and overnight stays.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Will use hands for extended periods while sanding, grinding, drilling.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').
Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
ABOUT US
Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.