Apprentice - Toolmaker

Apprentice Toolmaker : Non- Exempt

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.

A welding apprenticeship is a significant milestone in your career because it develops your skills regarding the trade and also helps you understand what a real-time environment is like.

Assists Journeyman who laying out, positioning, and securing parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.

Location: Based out of Cheshire, CT

Regular and predictable attendance. Ability to read and write English at a functional level. 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 machined 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. Verifies 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. Inspects and measures parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer. May connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components May examine standard or previously used tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding the construction and function of the part. May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Participate in training as required5-10% Domestic Travel requiredPerform other duties as required or directed, whether or not explicitly mentioned in the job description

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 35 lbs.Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility

Additional Responsibilities:

Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met.Perform other duties as required or directed, whether or not mentioned in the job description.

 Requirements:

High School diploma or GED/Vocational School.Work experience with shop math proficiency and strong mechanical aptitude is appreciated; basic math skills required (classes can be recommended as needed).provided.Ability to maintain a high level of attention to accuracy and details with the ability to use discretion and good judgment.

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