Tool Builder 2

Ascent Aerospace•Santa Ana, CA

108d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Tool Builder/Assembler locates, fits, and assembles manufactured and supplied parts in accordance with customer blueprints and specifications. The role reviews blueprint details and assemblies; checks details, assemblies, and finished products for conformance to blueprint dimensions and identification; installs details, assemblies, and hardware; identifies molds and tools according to customer requirements; and plumbs and tests vacuum systems. The position also involves drilling clearance holes and drilling and tapping holes, participating in and taking responsibility for 6S, communicating with leads and supervisors, and performing other reasonable duties assigned by management. This position requires occasional local travel during the business day and may require weekend work to meet department and business demands. The employee may encounter moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles, vibration, and occasional caustic chemicals. Eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area, and safety shoes are recommended. Physical requirements include a range of vision abilities, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, using the senses and reaching with the hands and arms, and frequently walking and standing for extended periods. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Employment is contingent on successfully passing reference and criminal background checks and drug screening. The position involves information subject to ITAR, so applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in assembly work in similar industries or environments.
Ability to use manual inspection equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
Basic knowledge of the metric system.
Must meet Export Control Compliance requirements as a U.S. person under 22 C.F.R.; ITAR requirements specify U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
Must successfully pass an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and moving up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Blueprint interpretation and GD&T, including fractions, decimals, and tolerancing.
Knowledge of manufacturing practices including welding, machining, and fastening.
Forklift and crane operating skills and certification.

Responsibilities

Review blueprint details and assemblies.
Check details, assemblies, and finished products for conformance to blueprint dimensions and identification.
Visually install details, assemblies, and hardware such as keenserts, bushings, and thermocouples.
Identify molds and tools according to customer blueprint, tool, and purchase order requirements using tags, engraving machines, stencils, and painting.
Plumb vacuum systems and verify integrity through pressure testing and leak checking.
Drill clearance holes and drill and tap holes.
Participate in and take responsibility for 6S.
Communicate with leads and supervisors.
Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.