Tool Designer/Machinist Level II

Tool Designer/Machinist Level II Tube Specialties, Inc - 2.5 Tempe, AZ Job Details Full-time $30 - $34 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications CAD software Mechanical assembly Grinding machine operation Tooling Technical documentation Tooling design Mid-level GD&T Quality standards in production Milling machines Manufacturing Manual machining Drafting 2 years Manufacturing company experience AS9100 Engineering validation Full 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, build, 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 6:00am - 2:30pm