Tool Builder

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

144d

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is a single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry, including advanced automated equipment and mold and assembly tooling. The Tool Builder lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used to manufacture aircraft parts and assemblies, following blueprints, sketches, and specifications. The work uses hand and power tools, machines, and shop equipment. The role also assists in leading Tool Builder 1 and 2 team members. The position may involve work in a manufacturing plant and travel to other site locations during the workday or as necessary. Employees may encounter moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and occasional caustic chemicals. Eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area; safety shoes are recommended. Weekend work may be required to meet business demands. Employment is contingent on passing reference, criminal background, and drug screening checks. The role requires U.S. person status under ITAR.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of experience setting up and operating lathes, Bridgeport machines, surface grinders, or similar equipment.
At least 5 years of experience with inspection gauges and equipment, such as micrometers and calipers.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T.
Understanding of general customer requirements and specifications.
Ability to complete a job from start to finish with little to no assistance.
Basic math skills.
Ability to prepare detailed instructions for fabrication or machining to be performed by other workers.
Must be a U.S. person as defined under ITAR and 22 C.F.R. export control requirements.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting and moving up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
Ability to work with the management team to help drive location performance.

Responsibilities

Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and repair jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, bond tools, and related manufacturing tooling.
Assist in leading Tool Builder 1 and 2 team members.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety regulations and safe manufacturing processes.
Operate cranes, forklifts, and heavy machinery.
Examine blueprints and/or MBD models for tooling to be built.
Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and lasers.
Draw sketches and prepare detailed fabrication or machining instructions for other workers, as needed.
Set up and operate machines and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
Work with aluminum, steel, Invar, and other materials.
Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment; deburr and grind tools.
Track hours on all jobs.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.