Jig and Fixture Builder Spec

Senior plc•Burbank, CA

17h

About The Position

Plans the sequence of operations, layouts, and construction of various types and sizes of jigs and fixtures used to fabricate parts and assemblies, including master tooling. The role emphasizes designing complex tooling from engineering drawings of the parts to be produced. Under general supervision, the builder fabricates, assembles, lays out, reworks, and repairs jigs, fixtures, and tool masters involving compound angles, complex contours, and precise coordination of tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes. The position uses engineering prints, loft information, tool designs, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions, and may suggest practical, economical, and manufacturable design changes for review by appropriate personnel. The role requires shop mathematics—including descriptive geometry and trigonometry—to calculate compound angles, contours, and coordinated dimensions. The builder sets up and operates required equipment, uses precision measuring instruments, and applies machine-shop practices and jig-and-fixture-building theory. The position also assists with estimating build time, follows company policies and procedures, and performs other assigned duties. More Mill Specialist experience is required.

Requirements

High school degree or General Education Degree, or five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use descriptive geometry, trigonometry, and other shop mathematics to calculate compound angles, complex contours, and coordinated dimensions quickly and independently.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design drawings.
Ability to set up and operate necessary equipment and perform the operations required to fabricate jigs and fixtures.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments and general knowledge of machine-shop practices and procedures.
Ability to apply jig and fixture building theory and assist in estimating build time.
More Mill Specialist experience is required.

Responsibilities

Plan the sequence of operations and complete layouts for jigs and fixtures, including tool masters.
Fabricate, build, assemble, rework, and repair jigs, fixtures, and tool masters to exacting tolerances, including those with compound angles and complex contours.
Use engineering prints, loft information, tool designs, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to construct tooling.
Suggest design changes concerning practicality, economy, and manufacturing processes to appropriate personnel.
Make fabrication and design-detail decisions, such as fitting stops, locating pins, and mechanical operation of jigs, and submit them for approval.
Determine permanent or tooling reference points on jig and fixture structures using sight levels and transits when required.
Perform related rework, repair, and associated operations.
Follow Senior policies and procedures.
Assist in accurately quoting the time required to build jigs and fixtures.
Perform other duties as assigned.