Tool Setter– Non-Exempt

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight-critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. We are looking for a Tool setter for our Precision Components Division based out of Cheshire, CT.

Location: Based out of Cheshire, CT

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Salary Grade:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Reads process sheets, blueprints and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.

Installs and preset tooling in tool posts, in sequence specified on process sheet.

Depresses buttons, toggles and starts machining operation.

Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments.

Inspects first-run piece and spot-checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometers and precision dial gauges.

Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatically controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.

Documents the in-process inspection procedures 

Inspects and measures parts to maintain statistical process control charts. 

May set up and operate another machine tool during automatically controlled machining cycles.

May machine non-metallic materials.

Ability to read and write English at a functional level.

Other tasks in operating other pieces of equipment within the IBR cell.

Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.

Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.

Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Participate in training as required.

5-10% Domestic Travel required.

This position is ITAR sensitive.

Physical Demands:

Some lifting, moving instrumentation, performing tests in various areas of the facility required.

Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs. 

Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience preferred

2 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience and/or apprenticeship preferred.

Able to read and understand blueprints

Must be able to follow standard work processes and work as part of a dynamic team to achieve metrics and contribute to the continuous improvement of the cell.

Must have specialized experience with manufacturing practices, particular material, product, precision level, machining process, or size, type or trade name machines.

Ability to read and write English at a functional level.

AAP Statement

Hanwha Aerospace USA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Subject to change with or without notice*