Are You the Go-To for Turning Prints into Precision Tools?

Do you thrive interpreting complex blueprints? Can you set reference points with confidence and bring fixtures to life with micrometer-level accuracy? If you answered yes, you’ll feel right at home on our aerospace tooling team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on high-impact aerospace tooling that directly supports production quality.
• Blend layout, assembly, metrology, and machining in one craft-driven position.
• Enjoy strong benefits and steady opportunities for overtime.

What You’ll Tackle

• Build to customer prints, specs, and rigorous quality requirements.
• Establish and coordinate tooling holes and reference points using straightedges and precision measuring equipment.
• Repair and rework existing tools to restore performance and accuracy.
• Produce fabrication sketches to clarify assemblies and steps.
• Run machine tools as needed: lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders.

What You Need to Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on precision jig/fixture building.
• Advanced blueprint reading with GD&T plus 3D CAD model interpretation.
• Proficiency using precision measurement and hand metrology tools.
• Manual machining experience (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred.
• Solid mathematics and strong communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Life, Accident & Disability insurance — 100% company paid
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Weekly pay
• Overtime currently available

You Should Be Proficient In

• GD&T
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status is required. No sponsorship available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smith Brothers Tool Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.