Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker
Maintenance Technician III
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, OH

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeronautics, space power and propulsion test facilities. We are currently looking for an experienced journeymanlevel Tool & Die Maker. The Journeyman Level Tool & Die Maker will provide precision machining and assembly using a wide variety of CNC and manual machining equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Must be proficient in making close tolerance high quality parts.
• Required specialized skills: Micromachining, die sinking, wire electrical discharge machining, advanced experience with Mastercam software, use of various inspection equipment including handheld precision, and CMM and laser tracker/scanner. G-code experience a plus.
• Solid knowledge of most conventional machining equipment such as CNC mills, lathes and CNC machining centers.
• Expert knowledge of material machining characteristics, including exotics a plus.
• Provide precision machining and assembly using a wide variety of CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Independently determine full scope of work and logically plan the steps required to complete work efficiently and accurately.
• Work in a professional, team-oriented environment in providing input to engineers and peers on design and machinability options and ideas.
• Design and modify fixtures and tooling for effectiveness and accuracy of machining assignments.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and peers to assist them in improving precision, accuracy and reliability of process equipment.
• Provide direct and indirect support to Prototyping and Assembly for machining, fixture building and assembly activities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Vocational Trades Program or 2-year associate's degree in manufacturing or Precision Machining; completion of a Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship program, or equivalent OJT; and 4 years minimum work experience
• Strong math background with a good understanding of geometry and trigonometry.
• Consistently able to work to +/- .001 inch tolerances.
• A thorough understanding of safe machine shop work practices required.
• Visualizes and develops parts or equipment that need to be made from sketches, prints, models or other visual aids.
• May stand for extended periods of time and travel to areas where work is required.
• Must be capable of following written and oral instructions.
• Machines include drill presses, lathes, horizontal boring mill, vertical mill, surface grinder, and cut off saw. Use precision measuring equipment. Safe use of lifting devices, such as cranes and rigging equipment.

Other Position Requirement:

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  Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ