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Tool Maker C - 2nd Shift
Textron AviationUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025
About the role
Tool Maker C - 2nd Shift(
Job Number:
334752)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.Description
What you will be doing as a Tool Maker:
In this role, you can expect to build and set machining tools to support operations, manage the distribution and storage of essential equipment, and maintain crib inventory. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced Tool Makers, enhancing your skills and expertise. Join us and be among the best in the business.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Tool Setup: Use shop routers, tool orders, and oral/written instructions to plan and perform necessary duties needed to mount and set tools, fixtures, and equipment on various machines, while ensuring correct diameters, lengths, and types
- Equipment Operation: Utilize tool setting machines like pre-setters, heat shrinkers, and balancers to ensure tools are properly set up, secured, and balanced for use
- Tool Routing: Route complete sets of tools, fixtures, and tapes to appropriate machines
- Precision Measurement: Use simple hand tools and precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers during tool set up and maintenance
- Inventory Management: Maintain inventory records, keep tools serviceable by sorting and routing them to the tool grinding area for repair and/or sharpening, and manage electronic databases
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