TOOL / FIXTURE MAKER, 1st Shift - Experience Required

What We Do

Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. specializes in producing HGP components and other aviation and power generation turbine engine parts. We supply to all major turbine engine OEMs and offer comprehensive manufacturing services to meet stringent specifications and quality requirements.

Health And Safety

• Exceptionally clean and temperature-controlled facility with multiple air-handling and filtration systems.
• Comprehensive safety training and provision of PPE for all employees.
• Periodic safety training reviews of latest standards and regulations.
• Best time-loss accident record in the aerospace industry.

What You Will Do

The Tool/Fixture Maker reports to the Toolroom Supervisor and 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.

Essential Tasks

• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Selects appropriate raw materials and machine processes to complete projects to specifications.
• 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.
• Documents actions by reporting labor in the ERP system.
• Operates under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Communicates effectively with Engineering and Management.
• Dependable attendance and a respectful demeanor are necessary.
• Follows Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.

Education And Experience

• 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, with preference for the aerospace industry.
• Troubleshooting/critical thinking skills.

Key Competencies

• The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required.
• Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters.
• Safety-conscious always.
• Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of attendance policy.
• Complex problem-solving with critical math skills.
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• The ability to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English.

Physical Demand Levels

• 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.
• Stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift.
• Walk or climb stairs as needed to perform job duties.
• Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary.

Specific Vision Abilities

• Close vision.
• Color perception.
• Depth perception.
• The ability to adjust focus.

Shift

This hourly position operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It has a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and success!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in our company's success.

Compensation Details

25-35 Hourly Wage