Job Title: Pre-Apprentice Toolmaker

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary:

The Tool & Cutter Grind Accelerated Pre-Apprentice is a critical individual within Hanwha. The individual would be responsible for various cutter grind and tool-making processes that are vital to the department. The accelerated apprenticeship is a 12-month program. Upon conclusion of the program, the individual moves into a full-time role and placed into the Tool & Cutter Grind.

Essential Functions:

Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines the assembly method and sequence of operations.
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.
Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Works to .0001" tolerances.
Documents the in-process inspection procedures by Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2.
Inspect and measure parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
Assist with connecting wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
Assist with examining standard or previously used tools, jigs, and fixtures.
Assist with development of specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
Must be enrolled in a Technical High School or Manufacturing Precision schooling

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of machining, metal cutting, and tool design.
Knowledge and ability to set up and utilize CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*

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