Tooling Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The tooling technician’s main role will be to perform maintenance on production tooling. This will include inspecting the diameter of bushings and replacing, if necessary, mold buffing/taping, mold repair (metal and composite), and replacing casters. Other tasks might include troubleshooting mechanical systems, creating specialty tooling, and fixing broken production equipment. Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions. Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties.

Schedule: Friday - Sunday, 5am - 5:30pm. OT as required.

*Please note, a 12% differential will be added to this position.

Job Duties:

• Good dexterity
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and how they work
• Mechanical Experience
• Know how to use hand tools
• Be able to read an engineering drawing
• Basic computer skills
• Be able to work independently with general supervision
• Good attention to detail

Preferred But Not Required:

• Basic Welding skills (MIG)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Three plus years relevant work experience required

ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at

OUR BENEFITS

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.

Grand Forks, North Dakota

As our main sub-assembly composite facility, our Grand Forks location is essential to the development of every Cirrus aircraft. Home to the University of North Dakota and the state’s third largest city, this unique town offers small town charm with an inviting community, centered on hospitality and grand possibilities. Activities in town expand across all four seasons, with abundant city parks, local fishing, collegiate sports, superb arts and theatre, excellent restaurants and several community events and festivals.

This opportunity is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. As our main sub-assembly composite facility, our Grand Forks location is essential to the development of every Cirrus aircraft. Home to the University of North Dakota and the state’s third largest city, this unique town offers small town charm with an inviting community, centered on hospitality and grand possibilities. Activities in town expand across all four seasons, with abundant city parks, local fishing, collegiate sports, superb arts and theatre, excellent restaurants and several community events and festivals.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.