Tool & Fixture Specialist C

JOB TITLE: Tool & Fixture Specialist C
LOCATION: New Orleans LA
PAY RATE: $34-41/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Perform complex tool setup activities including alignment and leveling

• Conduct visual inspections of tooling using appropriate documentation

• Perform major tool repairs and fabricate assembly and production tooling

• Manufacture assembly and fabrication tools using manual and CNC equipment hand tools and precision alignment equipment

• Operate factory support equipment to move materials and tooling as required

• Provide tooling support to internal organizations

• Design part fabrication and assembly tools based on engineering drawings or customer requests

• Determine fabrication and assembly processes for tool designs

• Reverse engineer tooling designs and fabrication processes as needed

• Demonstrate tool functionality by manufacturing first articles and resolving any issues to ensure acceptable parts and assemblies

• Deliver training to internal users on the use repair and maintenance of complex below-the-hook equipment

• Use operational manuals and tooling drawings to ensure safe equipment use

• Review internal equipment requirements and evaluate vendor capabilities

• Verify structural integrity of purchased fabricated and repaired handling equipment

• Perform routine and complex scheduled proof-load testing using weights scales and rigging

• Provide guidance to less experienced Proof Load Technicians

• Conduct pre- and post-test inspections of handling equipment

• Review proof-load test documentation inspection records and maintenance activities for accuracy and completeness

• Recommend process and procedural improvements to increase safety reliability and regulatory compliance

Requirements:

• Education and experience typically acquired through a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered (e.g. vocational training associates degree or bachelors degree with relevant experience)

• Ability to stand turn lift climb and operate factory support equipment

• MES

• CRPMS / Maximo

• Outlook

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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