Toolmaker 3

Toolmaker 3 – Non-Exempt

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight-critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state of the art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. We are always seeking to hire talented, hard-working, and committed individuals for roles in Operations (CNC Machining, Tool Making, and Fabrication/Assembly), Engineering, Quality and other Support Roles. 

We are looking for a toolmaker who has experience in analyzing specifications, lay out material stock, set up and operates machine tools, knowledge of fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair jigs and fixtures, gauges, composite molds, specialty machines and specialty tools, applying knowledge of tool shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

Location: Cheshire, CT 

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Regular and predictable attendance. 

Ability to read and write English at a functional level. 

Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. 

Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.  

Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining. 

Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates. 

Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.  

Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Works to .0001" tolerances. 

Documents the in-process inspection procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2. 

Inspects and measures parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.  

May connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components 

May examine standard or previously used tools, jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part. 

May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product. 

Make components for tools, fixtures, and jigs from blueprint. Able to choose cutting tools, work holding and masoning tools

Ability to run small projects with minimal supervision and/or possess specialized machining capabilities (EDM, close tolerance grinding, etc.)

Run large projects (less than $50,000) ensuring on time delivery at quoted cost. Ability to train apprentices

Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.

Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Participate in training as required

5-10% Domestic Travel required 

Job Qualification Requirements: 

Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data

High School Diploma or GED required

5 years apprenticeship specifically in tool making

5 years of trade school, vocational education, or equivalent work experience 

AAP Statement

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*