Toolmaker
Precision Starts With You – Craft Aerospace Tools That Defy Gravity with PDS Tech Commercial!
Location: Tulsa, OK | Pay Rate: $28.75/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (5am - 3:30pm)
Let your career take flight
Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. Join our team and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technologies used in the future of the world’s finest aviation experience.
Position Purpose:
The Toolmaker is responsible for laying out, constructing, and assembling tools from Tool Design, Engineering drawings, and/or hand sketches under general supervision. This position requires performing necessary calculations for material requirements, speed and feed calculations, and the setup and operation of tool shop machinery. The Toolmaker II ensures that the tools meet required specifications and quality standards.
Essential Functions:
Set up and operate tool shop machinery and equipment to fabricate and assemble quality tooling from Tool Design, Engineering drawings and/or hand sketches.
Perform calculations of materials needed and the speed and feeds required. on all of the machining functions.
Set up and utilize precision measuring tools; check own work for conformance to specifications.
Assist with tool prove out on new and reworked detail tooling.
Additional Functions:
Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Operate cart and forklift.
Other Requirements:
Must have a good understanding and ability to measure and apply shop math and geometric tolerancing.
Needs to have conventional machining experience. Previous work with Bridgeport machines, lathes and grinding tools.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Three (3) years machine shop experience and/or machine shop training at a Vocational Technical School.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we believe in empowering our employees to reach new heights. We offer an exciting, team-oriented environment where you’ll collaborate with talented professionals in the aerospace field. As a Toolmaker II, you'll play a key role in producing top-tier aircraft while gaining valuable experience in the aerospace industry. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety, where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects.
Ready to Take Off?
If you’re passionate about hands-on work, love a challenge, and want to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects, apply today to join the PDS Tech Commercial team. Take your career to new heights and help us build the next generation of aircraft.
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
