Pipefitter

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb, MI

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight! Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. SUMMARY OF POSITION Fabricate, repair, or plumb fixtures with various machining equipment and hand tools. 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. Fabricating and upgrading checking fixtures, jigs, gauges, hand applies and pneumatic fixtures.Working with aluminum, steel, graphite, invar, stainless steel etc.Interpretation of blueprints, sketches, and specifications.Review engineering information, tool design drawings and other requirements to determine methods and sequence of operations to fabricate tools. Use of hand tools, power tools, machines, and various shop equipment.Hand plumbing or pipe fitting of tools.Review prints and order parts for tools. Assist maintaining shop air supply and all air and hydraulic components including air and hydraulic lines and fittings. Work with Design and Build Leads to come up with best tooling solutions for design and maintenance of tooling.Vacuum & Helium testing. Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Requirements

5 years’ experience with building fixtures.
This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R is required.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace / Aviation experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Able to Bend Copper / Stainless Tubing.
Ability to set and locate detailed features on a tool.
Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail.
Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance: Though not required of this role, individuals that have current, previous, or are willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain during the duration of employment are preferred.

Responsibilities

Fabricating and upgrading checking fixtures, jigs, gauges, hand applies and pneumatic fixtures.
Working with aluminum, steel, graphite, invar, stainless steel etc.
Interpretation of blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
Review engineering information, tool design drawings and other requirements to determine methods and sequence of operations to fabricate tools.
Use of hand tools, power tools, machines, and various shop equipment.
Hand plumbing or pipe fitting of tools.
Review prints and order parts for tools.
Assist maintaining shop air supply and all air and hydraulic components including air and hydraulic lines and fittings.
Work with Design and Build Leads to come up with best tooling solutions for design and maintenance of tooling.
Vacuum & Helium testing.
Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.