Model Metal Maker

MODEL METAL MAKER – Aerospace, Defense & Prototype

Aerospace, Defense & Prototype Group innovates metal forming solutions for the mobility industry for space, aircraft, rotorcraft, automotive and commercial vehicles. Our Model Metal Maker is responsible for making complete parts from raw material. Beginning with forming metal and qualification, final buy off and finish trim parts, while meeting precise quality standards. This job is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

• Become proficient at using hand measuring tools in (micrometers, calipers, scales, etc.)
• Learn how to operate basic shop equipment (band saws, metal shear, die grinders, etc.)
• Learn basic hammering skills, operate metal “muncher” and press brake
• Read and understand blueprints and customer specifications, understand basic GD&T
• Inspect parts using defined criteria including blueprints, check aids & Applied Trim Templates
• Be able to deburr and wash parts to written procedures
• Setup and run metal “muncher”
• Utilize shrinker/ stretcher and ensure parts are good to requirements
• Identify defects in parts and report the issues
• Qualify parts to a 3mm clear check fixture
• Develop buyoff skills for final trim against using multiple types of check aids including ATT’s, 3mm clear check aids, net check aids and blueprints
• Check final product against documented requirements including specifications

• Detail-oriented individual that brings a positive attitude with a willingness to learn & grow
• Regular physical movement of bending stooping, sitting & on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Manufacturing background
• Aerospace industry experience
• Background in prototype die set up and run

Aerospace, Defense and Prototype is a division of Arti Flex Manufacturing. Our family of companies design and build products and solutions for companies with tough challenges by employing people with a willingness and ability to be “Innovative. Problem Solving. Partners.” We support and embody a vision of safely growing our people and unleashing their full potential because we see greatness in everyone we hire.

Better products and services for our customers result from the dedicated development of our employees. That’s our culture.

Working at Arti Flex Manufacturing is rewarding. We believe in investing in your development by offering support, leadership and training opportunities. As a full-time employee, you will enjoy our benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, PTO days and Paid Holidays, along with 401k with company match, Annual Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development, Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount, Company Events, Celebrations, and more!

Arti Flex is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) organization. This is a qualified retirement plan.