Fitter

Sharp Tooling Solutions is a leading full-service supplier for the aerospace, automotive, and defense industries, specializing in the design and construction of checking fixtures and tooling. We are an AS9100 accredited organization interrelated with Sharp Tooling Solutions System (STS OPS), a foundation of culture-focused employees who value teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our team is known for its dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time Fitter position at our Romeo facility on 1st shift. The Fitter is responsible for laying out, fitting, assembling, and preparing precision components and structures for welding and final fabrication.

General Description

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform layout, fitting, and assembly of components used in checking fixtures, tooling, and fabricated structures.
• Position, align, clamp, and secure components to meet drawing requirements, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards.
• Prepare parts for welding by cleaning, grinding, beveling, cutting, drilling, and verifying fit-up requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verify dimensions, locations, alignment, and tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and other team members to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication challenges.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Learn how to maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communication of actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience as a fitter, fabricator, or tool builder in a manufacturing, tooling, automotive, aerospace, or defense environment.
• Strong ability to read and work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and dimensional specifications.
• Experience with layout, fitting, assembly, and fabrication of precision components.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, levels, and other inspection tools.
• Knowledge of fabrication practices, material handling, alignment methods, and fit-up techniques.
• Ability to perform tack welding or obtain welding qualifications as needed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to navigate CATIA software is a plus.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience sufficient to successfully perform job expectations.
• 5 years of fitting, fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or related experience preferred.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, it is required that the candidate must be a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. §.

Pay Rate and Benefits

• Pay Rate dependent on qualifications
• Standard benefit package available including medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, etc.

Please no third-party inquiries.

Sharp Tooling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, height, marital or veteran status or the presence of medical conditions or disability. Michigan and Federal laws require employers to make accommodations to persons with a disability if the disability can be accommodated within certain guidelines, and the individual can perform the essential job duties with or without such accommodation. Persons with a disability may request an accommodation of their disability by notifying Sharp Tooling Solutions’ Director of Human Resources office in writing of the need for accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Criminal History: Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? Do not include arrests that did not result in conviction or expunged/sealed records. A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment.

• Criminal History: If you answered ‘Yes’ to the question above, please describe the nature of each conviction, including: the specific offense(s), the date of conviction, and any relevant details you wish to provide. (Note: Do not include expunged or sealed records. A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment, and each situation will be evaluated in relation to the requirements of the position.)

Experience:

• CATIA: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Romeo, MI 48065 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $32