Schaeffler Aerospace USA, is seeking a is seeking a qualified Tool & Die Maker to support our Danbury, CT location. The position is responsible for the set up and operation of all machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Develop and construct a wide diversity of precision gages, jigs, fixtures, and all tooling required for production
Work from blueprints, sketches, or samples
Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, etc., on solution of mechanical difficulties
Utilize a full line of high precision measuring instruments
Dismantle and refurbish all types of gages, instruments, dies, and mechanisms, including the drawing of sketches of required components
Contribute to construction, maintenance, design, and development of all mechanical equipment, measuring media, and tooling used throughout the plant
Produce low volume, first run pre-production samples as necessary
Guide others in assigned work and checking work on special bearings as requested
Maintain good housekeeping in work area
Qualified candidates will have:
Knowledge of mathematics, mechanical drawings, reading complex blueprints, and diagrams
Knowledge of properties of metals and operation of all types of Tool room equipment including CNC machines
Equivalent to full technical high school education plus several years of trades training
Schaeffler is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans