Tooling Mechanic
Core
Fabricate, maintain, modify, and install production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, and fabrication equipment for aerospace manufacturing operations.
Role type
Tooling Mechanic (IC)
Builds
Production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, fabrication equipment, and tooling components for aerospace customers.
Domain
Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Machining
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: physical tooling and fixtures)
Required skills
CNC programming (3-axis & 5-axis), manual machining (milling, lathe, grinding), blueprint reading, welding, composites modification, metrology (CMM, laser tracking), equipment calibration, toolmaker shop equipment operation
Preferred skills
CAD/CAM software (CATIA, Vericut, MasterCAM), aerospace fabrication processes, trade school certificate or military experience
Technologies
3-axis & 5-axis CNC mills, lathes, live tooling lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, drill presses, CMM, laser trackers, CAD-based metrology software
Responsibilities
Program and setup CNC machines; fabricate and modify tooling components manually; maintain and calibrate fabrication equipment; read blueprints; inspect tooling and perform composites modification.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
