Tool and Die Maker - 76010
Core
Fabricating, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for aircraft manufacturing using advanced machining and assembly techniques.
Role type
Tool and Die Maker
Builds
Custom tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures for aircraft production lines
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Precision machining
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning & tolerances (GD&T), CNC operation (4/5 axis), hydraulic/pneumatic system installation, precision measurement, material selection, troubleshooting, math calculations (algebra/trigonometry), MBD analysis
Preferred skills
mold component reverse engineering, CAM programming (G/M code), state apprenticeship certification, tight tolerance setup (+/- .0002")
Technologies
CNC mills, CNC lathes, power saws, drill presses, micrometers, gauges, MBD systems
Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints and work orders to plan tool fabrication and repair; operate machinery to shape materials; layout holes and install hydraulic/pneumatic/vacuum tubes; perform repairs and replacements per Standing Tool Orders; conduct tool tryouts and adjustments; interface with customers and suppliers to resolve functional issues; maintain accurate records and coordinate with other shifts; use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC