Tool Room Fabricator

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

As a Tool Room Fabricator at our Whitesboro, NY facility, you will play a key role in manufacturing precision aerospace components that power flight and global defense applications. You will need to be highly skilled and AS9100-compliant Tool Room professional capable of building, setting up, and troubleshooting multiple dies (including progressive and compound tools) from single-operation part prints. Proven ability to work with all tool room materials to micro-tolerances using precision measuring instruments. Multitask-oriented, safety-focused, and adept at collaborating with design engineering on modifications while mentoring and training fellow toolmakers.

Location: Whitesboro, NY

This is a full-time role that may require some extended hours and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build Tools (from single operation part prints)
• Must be able to set up and run multiple machines including Bridgeport’s
• Follow detailed designs producing all dies, including progressive tools, compound, etc.
• Setting up and troubleshooting all Dies
• Work with All Tool Room Materials
• Proficient in running all Tool Room Equipment
• Detailed design modifications as needed and working with Design Engineering to incorporate
• Safe operation of all Tool Room equipment
• Working /-.0001 and being able to use measuring instruments
• Willing and capable of training other toolmakers
• Meeting or beating all time standards
• Working on many jobs simultaneously
• Must follow and lead by example on all safety issues
• Must keep work area neat and orderly
• Follow all applicable AS9100 procedures
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: Completed Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or hold a Journeyman's certificate.
• Experience: 5 years in high-volume production; aerospace manufacturing and AS9100/ISO-certified environment experience.
• Math & Blueprints: Advanced blueprint reading, GD&T, and shop math (including trigonometry for precision machining).
• Equipment: Proficiency with CNC lathes, mill-turn centers, broaches, grinders, mills, and CMM data.
• Design: Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software for tooling design.
• Material Science: Deep understanding of metals, heat-treatment procedures, and material properties.
• Measurement: Hands-on expertise with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height/bore gauges).
• Methodologies: Strong commitment to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.
• Safety: Strict adherence to OSHA standards, EHS policies, and workplace safety regulations.
• Collaboration: Excellent cross-functional teamwork with quality, engineering, and maintenance departments.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to climb ladder, work on platforms, and climb stairs
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
  
  

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

1st Shift - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and 2nd Shift - 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm