The Tool / Fixture Maker is responsible for analyzing and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings to design and construct new fixtures, tools, and machine parts. The role requires strong toolroom machining skills, technical math abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Analyzes and interprets blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings as needed to design and construct new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
Selects appropriate raw material and machine processes as required to complete the project to specifications.
Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, such as Knee Mills, 3-5 axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, etc.
Uses applied shop math, such as Geometry and Trigonometry, to determine the proper path to take.
Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to required tolerances on design drawings using precision measuring equipment, including but not limited to sine plates, gauge blocks, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers.
Documents actions by reporting labor in the ERP system.
Operates in accordance with AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties.
Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for completing new and diverse tasks; exploring opportunities to add value to job performance.
Effective communication and people skills to maintain a working relationship with Engineering and Management.
Dependability, integrity, cooperation, and taking the initiative for work responsibilities and challenges are critical.
Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct.
Reliable attendance and a respectful demeanor are necessary.
Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE.
Any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
Physical Requirements
Lift, push, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds regularly.
Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials at least 50% of the schedule.
Stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift.
Walking or climbing stairs as needed to perform job duties as assigned.
Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (natural or corrected) required with the ability to pass the annual vision test as required.
Qualifications, Education, and ExperienceEducation, Experience, and Competencies
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Previous toolmaker experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required - Aerospace industry preferred.
Trade School / Apprenticeship for Tool Maker or CNC Machining strongly preferred.
Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, e.g., mills, lathes, grinders, saws, etc.
Good technical math skills (shop math, geometry, and trigonometry).
Troubleshooting/critical thinking skills.
Key Competencies
Must be able to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters.
Safety-conscious always.
Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of the attendance policy.
Complex problem solving with critical math skills.
The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required.