Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company located in Jupiter Florida is a world-class turbomachinery company, specializing in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps and industrial power equipment and focused on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

FTT with over 4000-man years of turbomachinery expertise and a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 24 years. We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technology division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.

Kratos Defense and Security leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for its customers.

FTTis home office is in Jupiter, Florida, where we employ over 180 engineers and technicians. Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTTis reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery / jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place!iFTT is a growing world class turbomachinery company in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA which employs 180 engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

Job Summary

A Tool Maker is responsible for designing, modifying, and constructing precision tools used in the production process of various industries. They are responsible for creating jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges that are used to manufacture products in mechanical or electronic settings, ensuring that they are accurate and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or molds,
• Set up and operate conventional machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders, to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions,
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges,
• Develop and design new tools and dies using computer-aided design (CAD) software,
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or technical certification in machining, tool and die making, or a related field preferred.
• 4 years of experience in tool making or related field required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in using machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Other duties, as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Demands:

• Physical effort will be required. Will be required to perform lifting of materials and packaging. Heavy lifting, reaching, grasping, holding, bending, seeing, eye hand coordination, sit, stand for long periods of time, climb, and move about.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Required while performing tasks requiring and protection per health and safety requirements.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing facility environments.
• Test Lab facility working with machinery.
• Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.