Master Tool Developer

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tool Maker to support funded projects and sustain production by manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining aircraft jigs, fixtures, and dies. This role requires expertise in conventional machining practices, including milling machines, engine lathes, and surface grinders for complex geometries. The ideal candidate will be a skilled tool developer who can work with minimal supervision and instruction.

Job Responsibilities

Assemble, fit, repair, and maintain various aircraft tools, jigs, and fixtures.
Operate hand tools such as pneumatic and electric die grinders, band saws, and drill presses.
Efficiently utilize tool room machinery, including milling machines, surface grinders, and lathes.
Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure accuracy.
Interpret complex blueprints and technical data to create and modify tools.
Solve geometric problems using trigonometry, angles, and three-dimensional interrelated dimensions.
Reverse engineer complex tools and fixtures as needed.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure tools remain in optimal working condition.
Test and adjust tools and fixtures to meet precise specifications for size, shape, and tolerance.
Work with various materials, including sheet metal, aluminum, plastics, and alloys.
Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Stand for extended periods during work hours.
Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and precision.
Lift and maneuver heavy objects as required.

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
10 (Ten) years of experience in the trade of manufacturing tool development.
Proficient in shop mathematics, including trigonometry, blueprint reading, and reverse engineering of complex tools.
Able to provide own shop tools and perform tasks to shop standards with minimal supervision.
Proven experience working with a variety of materials, including metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics.
Must be a dependable team player.
Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of conventional machining techniques.
AWS certified welding experience.
Familiarity with a wide range of materials, including metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics.

Compensation Data

Compensation Pay Range: $33.79/hr - $39.98/hr

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1187689901

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Garden Grove, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/