Toolmaker/Manual Machinist

AeroFlow Technologies • Middletown, CT

94d

About The Position

At AeroFlow Technologies, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interactions.
You can even find our products aboard NASA’s Space Launch System and in the F-35 fighter jets.
We are seeking a Toolmaker to plan and execute complex manufacturing jobs (such as tools assemblies, etc.). This position may also participate in activities in support of quotations for customers.

Requirements

• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes. A willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment culture.
• Job requires being detail oriented and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High School Diploma
• Toolmaker Apprenticeship or 5 years of tool making experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute manufacturing jobs to meet customer requirements.
• Translating customer engineering documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) into logical processes to complete tasks
• Identifying material requirements and outside service provider requirements and communicating same to appropriate internal personnel.
• Inspecting parts, tools and paperwork, to ensure customer requirements are met. Completing inspection paperwork as necessary.
• Establishing a schedule of processes to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments (engineering, production planning, quality, etc.) as necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Reading, interpreting and producing engineering drawings (both by CAD and by hand), specifications, limits, fits, and computer-generated information in order to determine what has to be produced and to what specification.
• Selecting and using a range of measurements and testing equipment to check components are to required quality and accuracy.
• Understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used for the manufacture and repair of tooling, mold, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Understanding and demonstrating the safe operation, correct selection and skilled usage of a range of hand tools used for toolmaking and die maintenance, including grinders, drills, and stones.
• Understanding the safe operation and theory of the range of complex and often state-of-the-art workshop machinery used such as (CNC lathes, milling, grinding, drilling and welding equipment) and how to set up and operate the machinery and equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Apply and understand the methods and techniques used to assemble and disassemble tools, jigs and fixtures.
• The basic principles of how the relevant tools, jigs and fixtures being manufactured/maintained function, the operating sequences, the purpose of individual components/systems and how they interact.
• The theory and application of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems as applied to various molding, injection, pressing and similar associated machinery.
• Complying with statutory, quality, organizational and health and safety regulations while carrying out manufacturing techniques.
• Testing to confirm correct operation and of the effectiveness of repairs and maintenance activities carried out.
• Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation and hand over documentation).
• Properly use the MRP system to record job information

Benefits

• We offer a full suite of employee benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community.
• We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

What This Job Offers

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