Tool Builder 1

Tool Builder/Bencher

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made—making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

Under shop supervision, the Tool Builder/Bencher is responsible for accurately and efficiently deburring and surface finishing tooling and parts manufactured to customer requirements.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 2+ years of experience working in a metal and/or composite finishing environment
• Be able to hand finish tight tolerance +/- 0.0025" surface tolerance and finish using basic Laser Tracker Techniques
• Thorough understanding of finishing techniques necessary for different materials
• Thorough knowledge of air tools and various hand tools used in metal and composite tool finishing
• Ability to fix tools with Out of Tolerance Condition
• Ability to use manual inspection equipment and inspection techniques

• Must provide own tools

• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required

• Experience with vacuum and helium test tools
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Forklift and crane operating skills and certification

• None

• Occasional local travel during the business day

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

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