TOOL MAKER

The safety and well-being of every employee are a top priority at Hi Tek Manufacturing. Our facility is exceptionally clean and temperature-controlled, equipped with multiple air-handling and filtration systems to maintain the highest quality environment possible. Each new employee receives comprehensive safety training and is provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for their specific tasks. Additionally, we conduct periodic training throughout the year to review the latest safety standards and federal, state, and local regulations, including the locations of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other safety initiatives. Hi Tek Manufacturing boasts the best time-loss accident record in the aerospace industry, reflecting our commitment to the philosophy that every employee deserves the right to return home injury-free each day.

Analyzes and interprets blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.

Selects appropriate raw materials and machine processes as required to complete projects to specifications

Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, such as Knee Mills, 3-5 axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, etc.

Uses applied shop math such as Geometry and Trigonometry to determine the proper path to take

Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.

Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to required tolerances on design drawings using precision measuring equipment, including but not limited to sine plates, gauge blocks, Cadillac gauge, micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.

Document actions by reporting labor in the ERP system

Perform under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation

Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment

Effective communication and people skills to maintain a working relationship with Engineering and Management

Dependability, integrity, cooperation, and taking the initiative for work responsibilities and challenges are critical

Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct

Reliable attendance and a respectful demeanor are necessary

Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE

Any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Trade School / Apprenticeship for Tool Maker or CNC Machining

Must meet the definition of a "U.S. person" under ITAR, as set forth in 22 C.F.R. § 120.62.

Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, e.g., mills, lathes, grinders, saws, etc.

Good technical math skills (shop math, geometry, and trigonometry)

Previous tool maker experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is required- Aerospace industry is strongly preferred

Troubleshooting/critical thinking skills

Key Competencies:

The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required

Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters

Safety-conscious always

Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of attendance policy

Complex problem-solving with critical math skills

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English

Must be able to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English

Lift, Push, and Pull up to thirty-five pounds regularly

Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials at least 50% of schedule

Stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift

Walking or climbing stairs as needed to perform job duties as assigned

Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (natural or corrected) needed with the ability to pass annual vision test as required

Shift: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. **There is some shift hours flexibility for this role.