Tool Maker

Position: Tool Maker I

United States, Washington, Sumner

Jan 07, 2026

We are growing! Join us as we look toward the future.

SEKISUI Aerospace is a fast-growing and advancing company continually seeking creative, hardworking, and energetic individuals to join our team.

Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!

15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately!

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 6 am - 2:30 pm, potential 5 am start time on Fridays

Position Summary

The Tool Maker maintains, cleans and repairs tooling following tool shop best practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare tool surfaces.
• Minor repair of composite and metal materials.
• Weigh and mix typical resins.
• Pressure testing.
• Apply release agents to tool surfaces as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Customer centric focus with advanced customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and basic math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Composite materials experience.

Experience

• Up to 1 year of related experience preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing typical duties of this job, production employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled.
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Exposure to contaminants.
• Shared work spaces with other employees.
• Requires handling objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime).

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

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Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People

with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

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E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be…