TOOL / FIXTURE MAKER, 2nd Shift - Experience Required

Job Summary
Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. is a cutting-edge facility specializing in the production of hot gas path (HGP) components and other aviation and power generation turbine engine parts. As a supplier to all major turbine engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), we are a full-service facility dedicated to the complete processing of unique alloy components.

The 2nd Shift Tool/Fixture Maker reports to the Toolroom Supervisor, specializes in constructing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating machine shop dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. This role involves operating various machine tools and performing highly skilled tasks such as laying out, fitting, and assembling parts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Selects appropriate raw materials and machine processes as required to complete projects 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 workpiece to required tolerances on design drawings using precision measuring equipment, including but not limited to sine plates, gauge blocks, Cadillac gauge, micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Document actions by reporting labor in the ERP system
• Perform under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Trade School / Apprenticeship for Tool Maker or CNC Machining preferred
• Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.15 U.S. person
• Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, e.g., mills, lathes, grinders, saws, etc.
• Good technical math skills (shop math, geometry, and trigonometry)
• Previous tool maker experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is required- Aerospace industry is strongly preferred
• Troubleshooting/critical thinking skills

Working Conditions:

• Lift, Push, and Pull up to thirty-five pounds regularly
• Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials at least 50% of 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) needed with the ability to pass annual vision test as required

Shift:Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. This is an hourly position with a generous shift differential and a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support your well-being and success

Hi-Tek is a drug-free workplace that conducts pre-employment drug and background and random drug screenings.