
Tool Builder
Ascent Aerospace, LLC, Charter Township of Clinton, MI, United States
Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aircraft parts and assemblies, following blueprints, sketches, and specifications, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment. Assists in leading tool builder 1 and 2 team members.
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety regulations
Operate crane, forklift, and heaving machinery
Examine blueprints and/or MBD models for templates, jigs, fixtures, bond tools and other tooling to be built
Use of measuring equipment: micrometers, calipers, lasers, etc.
May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers
Sets up and operates variety of machines and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions
Work with aluminum, steel, invar materials, etc.
Use of hand tools, power tools, and various shop equipment
Deburring and grinding of tools
Track hours on all jobs
Any additional duties assigned by management
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience in setup and operating lathes, bridgeport, surface grinder, etc.
5+ years of experience in inspection gages and equipment (i.e.: micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T
Understanding of general customer requirements and specifications
Able to complete a job from start to finish with little to no assistance
Basic math skill
Ability to prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers
This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment
Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary
Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL
May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.
May access and work in the manufacturing plant
While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
The employee may be exposed to vibration
The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.
BENEFITS
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
PTO
401k Match
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').
EEO STATEMENT
Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aircraft parts and assemblies, following blueprints, sketches, and specifications, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment. Assists in leading tool builder 1 and 2 team members.
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety regulations
Operate crane, forklift, and heaving machinery
Examine blueprints and/or MBD models for templates, jigs, fixtures, bond tools and other tooling to be built
Use of measuring equipment: micrometers, calipers, lasers, etc.
May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers
Sets up and operates variety of machines and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions
Work with aluminum, steel, invar materials, etc.
Use of hand tools, power tools, and various shop equipment
Deburring and grinding of tools
Track hours on all jobs
Any additional duties assigned by management
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience in setup and operating lathes, bridgeport, surface grinder, etc.
5+ years of experience in inspection gages and equipment (i.e.: micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T
Understanding of general customer requirements and specifications
Able to complete a job from start to finish with little to no assistance
Basic math skill
Ability to prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other workers
This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment
Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary
Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL
May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.
May access and work in the manufacturing plant
While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
The employee may be exposed to vibration
The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.
BENEFITS
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
PTO
401k Match
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').
EEO STATEMENT
Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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