Sr. Jig and Fixture builder (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Experienced

Job Title: Senior Jig and Fixture Builder

Responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Lead in the fabrication of high-quality tooling for the assembly of aircraft parts following Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions. Assists in meeting or exceeding planned production and delivery schedules while maximizing company resources to achieve company goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Serves as lead with the ability to guide and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train, and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.

Adhere, maintain and assist teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.

Fabricate and assemble all complex/intricate weld fixtures, assembly drill jigs, holding fixtures, sub assembly fixtures, saw jigs, drill jigs, rivet jigs, and drill jigs according to engineering drawings and specifications.

Set up a tooling dock for the build of large assembly fixtures.

Lead tooling projects from concept to completion, including design, fabrication, and testing.

Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in tooling technologies and make recommendations for adoption.

Assists with developing continuous improvement efforts to enhance the team’s performance including schedule delivery performance, reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, productivity improvement initiatives and cost reductions. Assists with data collection, review and report generation.

Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Export Control Compliance requirements (ITAR), therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R is preferred.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Related Jig and Fixture Experience Requirements:

o Jig and Fixture Builder I: ≤ 3 years of experience

o Jig and Fixture Builder II: 3 – 5 years of experience

o Senior Jig and Fixture Builder: ≥ 5 years of experience

o * Demonstrated verifiable competency through assignment of tasks and duties directly related to the position, confirming knowledge, skills and abilities in lieu of experience.

Physical Demands

Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.