Sierra Lobo, Inc.

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Sierra Lobo, Inc.  •  Cleveland, OH (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering ( TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center providesengineering and technical services in the aeronautics, space power and propulsion test facilities. We are currently looking for an experienced journeyman level 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 Associates 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.
  • Sierra Lobo, Inc.

    About Sierra Lobo, Inc.

    Sierra Lobo, Inc. is an engineering and technical services company dedicated to excellence in service and committed to maintaining a highly qualified staff. Our mission is to lead the development of advanced technologies in all modes of transportation: land, air, sea, and space. In the achievement of our goals, Sierra Lobo creates new technologies and develops new, innovative, and cost-effective approaches to satisfy the desire of the human race to explore.

    Sierra Lobo has an extensive history of designing and building complex R&D hardware, including demonstrated capabilities for building aerospace flight hardware for major aerospace corporations. We offer a state-of-the-art engineering, fabrication, and testing facility in Milan, Ohio and Pasadena, California. We are an Hispanic-American owned Small Disadvantaged Business, incorporated in the State of Ohio.

    Industry
    Aviation & Aerospace
    Company Size
    201-500 employees
    Headquarters
    Fremont, Ohio
    Year Founded
    1993
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