Aerospace Tooling

Step into a day where your craftsmanship supports flight. At Smith Brothers Tool Company (est. 1981), you'll help build the jigs, fixtures, and tooling that Space, Aerospace, and Defense leaders rely on. From our in-house design and engineering to final certification, we produce assembly tools, lay-up tools, checking tools, and mill fixtures for customers like Boeing, Bell Helicopter, GE Aviation, and Honda Aircraft Company.

Your day-to-day

You'll transform build prints into precision-built tooling. Each project begins with interpreting requirements, calculating any missing dimensions, and planning the layout across various materials. You'll establish reference points and tooling holes using straightedges and precision measurement, then fit and assemble components into reliable tools for Aerospace customers. When tools need rework, you'll diagnose, repair, and certify them back to spec. You'll also sketch concepts for fabrication and, when needed, jump onto equipment—including lathes, Bridgeports, and grinders—to keep projects moving.

What you'll work on

• Execute builds to print and meet customer requirements
• Calculate unspecified dimensions; lay out designs across multiple materials
• Establish and coordinate reference points and tooling holes with precision metrology
• Lead or contribute to assembly and fit-up of complex tooling components
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rework tools as needed
• Create clear sketches and diagrams for fabrication teams
• Operate machines (as needed): lathes, Bridgeports, and grinders
• Take on additional duties as assigned

Your background

• 5 years as a fixture builder within the Aerospace sector
• Fluent with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• CATIA V5 and ENOVIA experience is a plus
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Solid math, verbal, and written communication abilities
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Understands deadlines and their impact on the broader business
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Health insurance; low/no employee contribution HMO available
• Vision and dental coverage
• Company-paid Life, Accident, and Disability insurance (100%)
• HSA with a substantial employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Weekly pay; overtime currently available

Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply

Type of work: Manufacturing

Who thrives here

• Dependable professionals who value consistent, high-quality work
• Detail-focused builders who enjoy precision over big-picture abstraction

(Note: No sponsorship available for this position.)

Ready to build what helps aircraft fly true? Our recruiting team would love to hear from you. Submit your resume for consideration.