Tool & Die Maker (Aviation) CBA Fort Hood, TX

Amentum•Fort Hood, TX

2d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Die Maker constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or non-metallic material (e.g. plastic, plaster, rubber, glass). Plan and lay out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications. Select and use appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete tasks based on understanding of the working properties of common metals and alloys. Make necessary shop computations Set up and operate various machine tools and related equipment. Using various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instrument, work to very close tolerances, heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities, and fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances. Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

Knowledge of the working properties of the common metals, selecting standard materials, parts, and equipment required for this work.
Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook).
Ability to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team.
Ability to conduct oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.
Requires training in machine shop and tool room practices including courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling; usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience; a certificate program from trade, vocational school or equivalent is acceptable.
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience.
Minimum of four (4) years’ recent experience related to Tool & Die Making.
Work experience with CNC software and programming, determining correct machine setup, understanding blueprints and detail fabrication tolerances, able to evaluate product quality.
Must have higher education to include courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling.
Previous aviation experience on fabrication of aircraft critical structural components.
Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and software applications.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
Must be able to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
Must be able to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection. Minimum tool list and compliance of toolbox must be completed prior to start date.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Nice To Haves

May work in warehouse or outside where it is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment (turbine and jet engine aircraft).
May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles or aircraft.
May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Responsibilities

Constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or non-metallic material.
Plans and lays out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications.
Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete tasks based on understanding of the working properties of common metals and alloys.
Makes necessary shop computations.
Sets up and operates various machine tools and related equipment.
Uses various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instruments to work to very close tolerances.
Heat-treats metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities.
Fits and assembles parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances.
Performs additional duties as requested.
Handle dirty parts and lubricants.
Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).