Job Listing Description

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Details:

Contract 12 mos. - potential for extended term Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare Robust 401K Potential for bonuses Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify

Summary:

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? At Sierra Space, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring concept of operations to fruition to further our customers' mission objectives. You will work both independently and as part of a team. Join us!

As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for producing tools and specialized parts and devices used in the production of spaceflight hardware at Sierra Space. Support with be provided to cover a very wide range of products from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll consult with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams in order to develop the most efficient and cost effective means of producing our products at the highest level of quality possible. The work requires practical skill and knowledge as a Toolmaker to analyze specifications, lay out stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and hand tools. The work may require interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. The candidate must have the ability to plan the sequence of operation and materials required according to knowledge of computer technology, such as computer aided design, CAD, or computer aided manufacturing, CAM, to design and create instructions for the manufacture tools. The candidate will be required to test and inspect the tools that are created to ensure that they are true to the original design and function properly. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Candidate must be able to perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.

Must-Haves:

A minimum of 3 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker; OR three (3) years of documented Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker experience; OR five (1) year of documented Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker experience and 2 years in a related trade Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physics Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools Knowledge of engineering principles and practices Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams

Desired Skills:

Contract Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry Knowledge industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems Ability to:
Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based upon specifications Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes File, grind, shim and adjust different parts to properly fit them together Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify jigs, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools Perform tests with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary Lift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates Measure, mark and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes and rulers Cut, shape and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rulers and hand tools Design jigs, fixtures and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)