Tool Maker II

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

The Tool Maker II position is responsible for moderately complex building and modifying tools, jigs, molds and fixtures using precision bench and machining operations.

Stuart, FL - Onsite, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

• Works with machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments using a good mechanical aptitude
• Programs, sets-up, and operates machine tools to perform completely and independently specific operations as required
• Reads, interprets, and machines moderately detailed and assembly components, jigs and fixtures as indicated on the prints, sketches, and /or other specifications
• Fabricates moderately complex assembly and drill jigs
• Changes, sets and adjusts tools as required
• Determines, sets and adjusts feeds, speeds and stops on all machines in the facility within operation capability to maintain specified tolerances
• Be familiar with temperature changes caused by machine operations and the use of proper coolants
• Have moderate knowledge of the machinability of metals
• Grinds moderately complex cutting tools and drills
• Checks fixture using specified details and assemblies to see that dimensions are being maintained
• Reports improper machine function and/or checks parts not being held to the proper dimensions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil-based lubricants and cleaning solutions
• Occasionally exposed to moderate cold and extreme heat
• Noise level is usually middling
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Able to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch
• Occasionally required to sit
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty (50) pounds
• Close vision ability

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.