Tool Assembler Benching Surfacing

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

The tool assembler is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Assembly department by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities below.

• Read, understand, and follow advanced job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions and procedures.
• Shape and work tool surfaces using both power and hand tools to meet engineering and/or industry requirements.
• Visual inspect and rework surfaces for defects for corrections according to specifications.
• Perform standard and helium vacuum testing in accordance with customer requirements.
• Spotting molds / dies with use of colorants to achieve proper fit in accordance to engineering tolerances.
• Lifts, loads, sorts, and moves materials, supplies, and finished products between storage and work areas, using push-cart, hoist, or dolly.
• Assemble components accurately, thoroughly and quickly to approved specifications
• Operate equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and sub-assemblies with hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Inspects, tests, and verifies accuracy of assembled article for conformance to standards, using measuring or testing equipment, or by visual examination. Informs supervisors of any parts or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective product parts, using hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Cleans dust, dirt, and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces, using cleaning solution, rag, air hose.
• Cuts materials, such as fabric, metal, paper, or wood into specified dimensions or shapes, using cutting machine, scissors, or knife.
• Rotate through multiple stations on a shift to ensure maximum alertness and preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training

• Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a 'Secret' security clearance.

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job .

• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Uses hand tools and power tools.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve them.
• Works collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Knowledge of jig and fixture building, tool and die making, machine shop theory & practice.

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

• Cuts and/or burns
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Metal shavings

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

• This position may…