Location: Cheshire,CT, USA
Toolmaker 1 - Non-Exempt
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state of the art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. We are always seeking to hire talented, hard-working, and committed individuals for roles in Operations (CNC Machining, Tool Making, and Fabrication/Assembly), Engineering, Quality and other Support Roles.
We are looking for a toolmaker who has experience in analyzing specifications, lay out material stock, set up and operates machine tools, knowledge of fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair jigs and fixtures, gauges, composite molds, specialty machines and specialty tools, applying knowledge of tool shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.
Location: Based out of Cheshire, CT, Engineered Solutions
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Salary Grade:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to read and write English at a functional level.
Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Works to .0001 tolerances.
Documents the in-process inspection procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2.
Inspects and measures parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
May connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components
May examine standard or previously used tools, jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of the part.
May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.
Make components for tools, fixtures, and jigs from a blueprint. Able to choose cutting tools, work holding and masoning tools
Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Must be a US Person as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.
Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Participate in training as required
5-10% Domestic Travel required
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level
Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist other operators and employees as required to meet production and safety requirements.
Keep the immediate work area clean and organized.
Keep facility clean, organized and free of obstructions.
Adhere to standards of safety and housekeeping as established.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
ISO 9002 Authority:
Is not authorized to initiate, record, verify or implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process or quality system, but may recommend.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.
Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility
Marginal / Less Essential Job Functions:
To perform other miscellaneous tasks as directed.
Job Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years apprenticeship specifically in tool making. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of 3+ years of trade school, vocational education, or equivalent work experience
Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.
Hearing Ability: The employee must be able to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate actions.
Physical Demand: The employee is required to:
* Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
* exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
* exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
* exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Working Conditions: The employee is subject to:
* high noise levels from operating machines
* physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
* breathing fumes, dust and mist
* skin exposure to oils, cutting fluid and cleaning solutions
The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions, to attend job-related seminars and courses, training sessions and meetings beyond normal working hours and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
AAP Statement
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
* Subject to change with or without notice*