Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

PECO-Astronics, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.

We are seeking to add an Experienced Tool & Die Maker to our great team.

The purpose of this position is to keep tooling operable and provide the necessary repairs, modifications and construction of molds, dies, tooling and fixtures for the entire facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently without instruction
• Working knowledge of Engineering and design coupled with a strong mechanical background
• Analyses and resolves problems related to tooling performance
• Interprets specifications and maintains liaisons with Engineering
• Operates all machine tools, accessories and processes including casting, coining and molding
• Use a variety of steels, plastics and composites
• Working knowledge of heat treating of metals including tool steels
• Working familiarity of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Maintain a clean work area

Skills, Training & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Previous experience, education and/or training in tool making, required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, mathematical, diagram, or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to solve and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee will occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include natural or corrected near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.