Aerospace Tool Builder

Tool Builder

• First shift: - starting at 7AM 45-55 hours per week and up to 6 12's or 7 10's
• Location: Macomb, MI
• Experience: 5 years of aerospace specific tooling (more years of experience if not with aerospace)

Summary of Position

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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
• Examines blueprints and/or MBD models for templates, jigs, fixtures, or other bond tools to be built
• Use of measuring equipment: micrometers, calipers, 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, graphite 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

Prefered 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

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.