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Tool Setter

Pursuit Aerospace
Stuart, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
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

The Tool Setter performs basic machining processes and learns more complex processes. This position focuses on new tool setter technology and RFID communications.

Location: Stuart, Florida. On-Site. Monday to Thursday, 5 AM to 3 PM.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out tools for all manual, CNC, or EDM machines to perform completely and independently specific operations as outlined in the methods and process sheets.
  • Changes, sets, and adjusts precision tools as required.
  • Loads and deletes programs in the computer.
  • Makes minor adjustments of feeds and speeds on the assigned machine.
  • Learn the machinability of metals.
  • Grinds own cutting tools and drills (other than special purpose tools).
  • Maintains specific tolerances and accurately performs dimensions.
  • Checks parts using specified gages or furnished fixtures to ensure dimensions are maintained.
  • Performs routine maintenance checks and reports improper machine function.
  • Communication of damaged tools to machinist for review.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
  • Follows all applicable safety rules and precautions.
  • Assists with related training of other employees as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience.
  • 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

  • Working knowledge of the machinability of metals, with a good mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledge and ability to use machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments
  • Knowledge of shop geometry and trigonometry
  • Effective written and verbal communications skills to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak before employees in the organization
  • Good math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, at times up to 50 pounds.
  • Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses 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.

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