Tool & Die Maker; Aviation) CBA

The Tool & Die Maker constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or non-metallic material (e.g. plastic, plaster, rubber, glass).

• Plan and lay out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications.
• Select and use appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete tasks based on understanding of the working properties of common metals and alloys.
• Make necessary shop computations
• Set up and operate various machine tools and related equipment.
• Using various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instrument, work to very close tolerances, heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities, and fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances.

• Perform additional duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of the working properties of the common metals, selecting standard materials, parts, and equipment required for this work.
• Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.

• Requires training in machine shop and tool room practices including courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling; usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience; a certificate program from trade, vocational school or equivalent is acceptable.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ recent experience related to Tool & Die Making
• Work experience with CNC software and programming, determining correct machine setup, understanding blueprints and detail fabrication tolerances, able to evaluate product quality.
• Must have higher education to include courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling.
• Previous aviation experience on fabrication of aircraft critical structural components.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and software applications.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• Must be able to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.
• Will be required to handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Requires training in machine shop and tool room practices including courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling; usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience; a certificate program from trade, vocational school or equivalent is acceptable.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection. Minimum tool list and compliance of toolbox must be completed prior to start date.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work…