Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Summary of Position

Manufacture and build molds and tools per customer supplied prints and data. Must be able to machine details and assemble, detail assemblies from raw material to blueprint requirements. Locate, fit, and assemble manufactured and supplied parts in accordance with customer blueprints and specifications.

Essential Functions

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Review blueprints and models for tool assembly sequence, details and assemblies.
• Set-up and run lathes, milling and grinding machines to produce details and assemblies in accordance with blueprint tolerances and specifications.
• Basic laser tracking (align, collect data, and set details).
• Check and inspect all details, assemblies and finished product for conformance to blueprint dimensions.
• Build & Assemble tooling components including drill bars, edge bars, and lifting & clamping details.
• Identify molds and tools per customer blueprint, tool and purchase order requirements using tags, engraving machines, stencils & painting.
• Plumb vacuum systems. Verify integrity through pressure testing and leak checking.
• Drill clearance holes, Drill & tap holes, locate and drill precision holes.
• Perform all Toolmaking and manufacturing tasks with lead supervision.
• Participate and take responsibility for 6S.
• Communicate with leads and supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 3 years min experience in toolmaking / manufacturing environment preferred.
• Accredited journeyman background preferred but not required.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Read/communicate with coworkers and leads.
• Blueprint interpretation including GD&T and some shop math (decimals, basic trig, tolerancing).
• Basic knowledge of The Metric System.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices including machining, fastening, and metrology.
• Knowledge of material types and material processes.
• Manual machining experience (conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• Laser tracking experience (ability to align, collect data, set details).
• Ability to use manual inspection equipment and inspection techniques.
• Forklift and crane operating skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Travel

May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday.

Working Conditions

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically stands for extended periods at workstation.
• Will use hands for extended periods of time while sanding, grinding, drilling.
• Depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
• Will work in the manufacturing, fabrication and machine shop.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to work OT up to 12 hours and weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…