Tooling Pattern Maker

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Marion, VA

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About The Position

The Tooling Pattern Maker fabricates, laminates, repairs, and maintains tooling used to assist in producing production parts. The role works with composite materials and resin systems, fabricates wooden support items, and installs or repairs vacuum lines on tooling. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to take measurements using scales, calipers, and tape measure.
• Working knowledge of basic fabrication practices and ability to apply that knowledge to daily tasks.
• Experience laminating production parts or tooling using composite material.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Laminate new tooling, including lamination molds and locating templates, to assist in making production parts.
• Fabricate wooden dollies, crates, and tables.
• Repair composite tools, including lamination molds, locating templates, and marking templates.
• Plumb new vacuum lines and repair existing lines on tooling such as vacuum fixtures and lamination molds.
• Work with various resin systems to coat tooling, seal mold surfaces, and install bushings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED