Tooling Fabricator I (Full Time)

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Tooling Fabricator I (Full Time)

Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Entry Level

Job Title: Tooling Fabricator I

Responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Lead in the fabrication of high-quality tooling for the forming, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft parts following Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions. Assists in meeting or exceeding planned production and delivery schedules while maximizing company resources to achieve company goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Fabricate structural components of assembly fixtures, rivet jigs, route fixtures, templates, drill jigs, and holding fixtures according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• TIG weld steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Set up and operate machine tools such as saw, jig, die, drill press, grinder, and hand tools to machine part and verify conformance of tooled part to specifications
• Perform precision cutting, grinding, and fitting operations to tight tolerances on materials like aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling activities and materials usage.
• Assist production with critical structural repairs for non-conforming parts/assemblies following instructions from engineering dispositions.
• Provide assistance when required during new product development, design, build and testing. This may periodically involve augmenting Experimental Flight Test Department in a variety of capacities in order to achieve critical program milestones.
• Inspect fabricated tools for quality and accuracy.
• Able to assist teammates on machine set-up and calibrations
• Learn to troubleshoot and diagnose tooling issues.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
• Maintain departmental compliance with Piper QAM/QIM, AS9100, and FAA requirements.
• Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions
• Assist with maintaining effective Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Partner with senior teammates within career path to receive and share practical knowledge for proper training to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must be able to pass required weld certification per AWS D17.1 and AWS D1.1.
• Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions
• Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Export Control Compliance requirements (ITAR), therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is preferred.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related Tooling Fabrication Experience Requirements:
• Tooling Fabricator I: 3 years of experience
• • Demonstrated verifiable competency through assignment of tasks and duties directly related to the position, confirming knowledge, skills and abilities in lieu of experience.

Physical Demands

• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
• Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
• Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
• Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communicates Effectively

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizes Work Processes

• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

Please note - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

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