Pryer Aerospace · 1 day ago
Toolmaker
Pryer Aerospace is hiring for a Full Time Toolmaker. This role involves performing the process of tool making, repair, and rework in support of the manufacturing process, including collaborating with tool design and ensuring tool control features are maintained.
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Responsibilities
Machine and assemble work-holding fixtures using conventional machining shop processes including milling, turning, and grinding
Fabricate soft tools through fiberglass or plaster layup techniques. Must be able to execute and manage tool coordination through soft tool development to ensure tool control features and media are maintained
Collaborate with the tool designed to optimize designs for functionality and producibility
Work to blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to repair and maintain dies, mill fixtures, and assembly tooling
Verifies conformance of machined tools to specifications using measuring instruments (dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, micrometers, etc.)
Support production department with tooling needs; respond to shop-floor calls in a timely manner
Performs preventative maintenance on all tools and dies
Performs general maintenance as needed on all tools and dies
Assess complex tooling and equipment needs and refurbish as required
Troubleshoot and solve tooling problems without assistance
Set up and operate all tool room equipment with no assistance
Work to continuously improve tooling and reduce scrap
Ability to lead continuous improvement and emergency repair projects individually or within a team
Must be willing to share knowledge of the trade and train apprentices
Assure safe operation and care of tool room equipment
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Experience utilizing basic hand/power tools and precision measuring instruments
Basic Quality Requirements/ISO Awareness
Experience with Forklift Operations
At least 2 years of experience in wet lay-up of fiberglass in such applications as aircraft
Ability to do basic mathematical equations and apply math concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches
Basic computer skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid vacation
Holidays
Company
Pryer Aerospace
Pryer Aerospace designs and manufactures complex aircraft components for the defense and space industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-27Acquired
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