Build the Tools That Build the Aircraft

Join a Leading Aviation Manufacturer as a Builder Jig

Are you a skilled tool and die professional who takes pride in precision craftsmanship? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier aviation industry leader to hire an experienced Builder Jig professional in Wichita, KS. If you enjoy turning engineering concepts into reality, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and contributing to world-class aircraft production, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of aviation.

Position Details

Job Title: Builder Jig

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Wichita, KS

Industry: Aviation Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $47.00 per hour

About the Role

As a Builder Jig, you'll play a critical role in supporting aircraft manufacturing by planning, constructing, and assembling precision tools and dies used throughout the production process. Your expertise will help ensure tooling meets exact engineering specifications, enabling high-quality, efficient aircraft manufacturing.

This position is ideal for a highly skilled craftsperson who enjoys hands-on work, precision machining, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to solve technical challenges.

What You'll Do

Tool & Die Construction

• Plan and construct tool and die layouts using Engineering, Tool Design, and Methods documentation.
  
• Build, assemble, and verify tooling and dies to meet detailed engineering specifications.
  
• Use precision measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and quality throughout the construction process.
  
• Determine and procure raw materials required for tool and die fabrication.
  

Production & Process Support

• Review Methods documentation to evaluate producibility and identify potential manufacturing concerns.
  
• Provide labor-hour estimates for tool and die construction projects.
  
• Coordinate with Engineering, Tool Design, Production, and Manufacturing teams to ensure project success.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through practical problem-solving and process optimization.
  

Machining & Equipment Operation

• Set up and operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including:
  
  
  
  • Mills
    
  • Lathes
    
  • Drill Presses
    
  • Surface Grinders
    
  • Table Routers
    
  • Power Hand Tools
    
  • Heat Treat Ovens
    
  
  
  
• Utilize precision measurement instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and compliance.
  

Troubleshooting & Collaboration

• Diagnose tooling and fabrication issues and develop effective solutions.
  
• Work closely with multiple departments to resolve design, production, or construction challenges.
  
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
  

Required Qualifications

• Typically 7 years of conventional machining, sheet metal fabrication, or related manufacturing experience.
  
• Minimum 5 years of tool and die construction experience.
  
• Ability to read and interpret:
  
  
  
  • Engineering drawings
    
  • Methods documentation
    
  • Tool Design documentation
    
  
  
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  
• Experience using a variety of precision measurement instruments.
  
• Ability to set up and operate machining and fabrication equipment.
  
• Working knowledge of tool and die construction methods, materials, and equipment.
  
• Basic knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Trigonometry
    
  • Geometry
    
  • Algebra
    
  
  
  
• Understanding of tool and die safety requirements.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or aviation manufacturing experience.
  
• Experience supporting complex tooling projects in a production environment.
  
• Advanced knowledge of fabrication methods and tooling processes.
  
• Proven ability to improve tooling efficiency and manufacturability.
  
• Experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with career opportunities that help shape the future of aviation. In this role, you'll join a respected aerospace manufacturing team known for innovation, craftsmanship, and quality.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay ranging from $28.00 to $47.00 per hour.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the production of industry-leading aircraft.
  
• Hands-on work with advanced tooling, machining equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
  
• Exposure to challenging, rewarding projects that showcase your craftsmanship and expertise.
  
• A collaborative workplace where your skills and ideas are valued.
  
• Opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and grow your career in aerospace manufacturing.
  
• A culture committed to teamwork, excellence, innovation, and safety.
  

An Inclusive Workplace

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

If you're a skilled tool and die professional who enjoys precision craftsmanship, complex fabrication projects, and contributing to world-class aviation manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help build the tools behind the aircraft that are shaping the future of flight.

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