Pre-Apprentice - Toolmaker

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Operations Cheshire, CT, US

Salary: $19.00 Annually

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.

The Toolmaker Pre-Apprentice is a critical individual within Hanwha. The individual would be responsible for various cutter grind and tool-making processes that are vital to the department. Upon conclusion of the program, the individual moves into a full-time role and placed into the Toolmaker role.

• 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 the 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 machine 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 and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verify 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 by Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2.
• Inspect and measure parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
• Assist with connecting wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
• Assist with examining standard or previously used tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Assist with development of specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data.
• Must be enrolled in a Technical High School or Manufacturing Precision schooling.

• Knowledge of machining, metal cutting, and tool design.
• Knowledge and ability to set up and utilize CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical,…