Tool & Die Maker San Diego, CA

About Axillon Aerospace

Axillon Aerospace is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. We are comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. Learn more at

Working under the direction of the machine shop leader, the Tool and Die Maker 2 is responsible for setting up all types of reductive type machines.

• Sets up CNC Lathes and Mills, and manual Lathe and mills machines
• Makes small edits to CNC programs at the machine, without CIMCO or any CAD/CAM application
• Proofs CNC programs at the machine for errors
• Makes tool adjustments via cutter comps
• Utilizes working knowledge of feeds and speeds for endmills and drills for all materials, e.g. tool steels, aluminum, and composites
• Updates documentation of programs and tools via setup sheets, SOP’s ,etc.
• Reads and understands setup sheets
• Picks up fixture offsets
• Measures parts using precision measurement hand tools
• Completes routine maintenance of assigned machinery
• Understands GD&T per all versions up to ASME Y14.5 - 2018
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications
• Makes appropriate decisions on when to change cutting tools and defines tool life limits
• Utilizes appropriate PPE gear when working in the shop
• Familiar with the G and M codes required to be used in CNC machines
• Demonstrates continual learning and a commitment to cross-training with strong hands-on mechanical skills

High school diploma or equivalent, community college or vocational machining and programming educational program.

2-5+ years of experience working with CNC machines

• Experience with numerical control programming 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, CNC lathes, B and/or C axis rotary table and/or indexing part fixture CNC machining.
• Aerospace Industry experience preferred
• 3-5+ plus years experience running 3, 4, and 5 axis mills
• 3-5+ plus years of direct experience programming high speed aluminum, mold tooling metals, forgings and castings.
• 2+ years experience machining carbon composites via router trim and/or grinding to achieve surface finishes specified on customer drawings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of mathematics
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience with conventional machining equipment is required
• Experience in cutting tooling alloys and aerospace materials, e.g., Titanium, Stainless steels and aluminum
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiar with CAM/CAD software
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $35.00-$37.00/hr.

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.