Job DescriptionTool MakerLocation: Sarasota, FL 34243 Salary: $29-$35/hour Industry: Aviation/Manufacturing Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!) Employment: Temporary for 6 Months; potential to move to another role after Summary: The Model Maker will support both new product development and sustaining production lines, using skills, methods, processes and tools associated with a prototype machine shop environment. Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an apprenticeship program in prototype model making or similar preferred.
- 5 years experience in one off and prototype machining environment.
- Computer skills using Microsoft office products.
- Computer skills using CAD and CNC programming software.
- Ability to work on different types of machinery such as mills, lathes, grinders, wire edm s.
- Thorough understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
- A thorough knowledge of both manual and CNC machining operations.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn about various new products and processes.
- Detailed knowledge of measuring tools. Calipers, Micrometers, Optical comparator etc.
- Ability to perform repair and maintenance activities on various manual machines.
- Ability to assess proper material for tooling capability and longevity.
- Understanding of LEAN principles
- Working level knowledge of PTC Creo CAD software.
- Working knowledge of Esprit CNC software.
- Thorough understanding of stamping and forming tools to fabricate prototype parts.
Job Duties:
- Performs Develop and Maintain tools and fixtures utilized for the serial production of aerospace components.
- Support New Product Development by milling prototype parts via manual and CNC mills.
- Supporting New Product Development by turning prototype parts via manual and CNC mills.
- Supporting New Product Development by grinding prototype parts via manual and CNC grinders.
- Supporting New Product Development via Wire EDM of prototype parts.
- Perform induction and resistance welding operations for prototype parts.
- Create stamping and forming tools to fabricate prototype parts.
- Assisting maintenance team when needed.
- Development and design of new tooling and fixtures for production and model making tasks.
- Development of PM s based on required maintenance for new tooling and fixtures.
- Continuous improvement of existing tooling when applicable.
- Programming of CNC mills, lathes and wire edm.
- Supporting Design, Industrialization and Manufacturing with manufacturability feedback.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
- Physical Demands: Sitting: 30% / Standing: 70% / Lifting: 35lb at a time,