Tool Maker

When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success.

We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self‑motivated and problem solvers.

The Tool Maker will operate manual industrial equipment to manufacture and complete forming tools, and fixtures. Essential skills are working knowledge of tool room machinery, above average math abilities and thorough understanding of machining principles and blueprint reading.

• Operate equipment such as Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, drill presses, drill jigs, welding equipment etc.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate tooling, and determine tooling dimensions and tolerances.
• Utilize tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges, bore gauges, height gauges, etc. to accurately check and inspect machined components.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Coordinate with both Engineering and Production machine operators to solve technical issues.
• May have to clean surface of large forming dies and re‑coat with die coating to ease in forming operations.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to confirm placement of cuts.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of conventional machining experience.
• Must have welding experience (MIG).
• Must be able to drive a forklift and pass Verus testing.
• Certification from an accredited technical college is a plus.
• An ideal candidate will have basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.

The salary information is a general guideline only. A wide range of factors are considered when extending an offer, such as job‑related knowledge and skills, qualifications, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

$28 – $35 USD

Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.

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Verus Aerospace is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please  to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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