Machine Builder

What you will be doing:

• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and repair jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aircraft parts and assemblies, following blueprints, sketches, and specifications, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Assist in leading Tool Builder 1 and 2 team members.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety regulations.
• Operate crane, forklift, and heavy machinery.
• Examine blueprints and/or MBD models for templates, jigs, fixtures, bond tools, and other tooling to be built.
• Use measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, lasers, etc.
• May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers.
• Set up and operate a variety of machines and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
• Work with aluminum, steel, invar materials, etc.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and various shop equipment.
• Perform deburring and grinding of tools.
• Track hours on all jobs.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by management.

Note on scope:

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential:

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience in setup and operation of lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, etc.
• 5 years of experience with inspection gages and equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T.
• Understanding of general customer requirements and specifications.
• Able to complete a job from start to finish with little to no assistance.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers.
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements; a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. is required.

Preferred:

• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to work with the management team to help drive performance of the location.