Tool Designer/Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Join our aerospace manufacturing team and take ownership of tooling from concept to production. We’re looking for a Tool Designer / Machinist who can design, machine, and refine custom tooling, fixtures, and dies to support precision manufacturing in a regulated (AS9100) environment.

If you enjoy combining CAD design with hands-on machining, this role offers direct impact on production performance and product quality.

What You’ll Do

• Design tooling, fixtures, and dies using CAD (SolidWorks, KeyCreator, or similar)
• Create drawings, layouts, and technical documentation for manufacturing
• Collaborate with engineering and production to solve manufacturability challenges
• Improve tooling to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision calculations
• Build, modify, and repair tooling using manual/CNC mills, lathes, and grinders
• Perform tool assembly, fit-up, and validation for production readiness
• Maintain traceability and compliance with aerospace standards

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years in tool design, tool & die, or machining
• 2+ years of CAD experience (SolidWorks, KeyCreator, Kubotek, etc.)
• Experience with aerospace tooling (fixtures, dies, tube assemblies preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tight-tolerance machining
• Hands-on ability to fabricate, modify, and troubleshoot tooling
• Experience in AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Detail-oriented, problem-solver with a production-first mindset

Why Work Here:

• Work on precision aerospace components
• Own projects from design → build → validation
• Collaborative, skilled team environment
• Costco membership
• Clean, professional shop environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Paid sick time and paid vacation
• 401k

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

No agencies or third-party recruiters, please

Tube Specialties, Inc. in Tempe, Arizona is a small business that specializes in precision tube fabrication for the Aircraft/Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1973, TSI is dedicated to delivering high-quality, intricate assemblies, including complex manifolds, bent assemblies, and critical components for fighter jets and anti-ballistic missiles. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation. TSI possesses most aerospace certifications (AS9100, NADCAP) as well as we are an E4B4 security company.