Toolmaker presso Amca

Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, Inc.

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (“Amca”) is reconfiguring how aerospace and defense builds. We design, manufacture, and deliver the next generation of mission-critical hardware to accelerate throughput and performance of the most important systems on Earth.

Position: Toolmaker

Hours: Full time

One liner: Amca’s first toolmaker will work with engineers to develop tools and small run production parts that rapidly convert design ideas into prototypes

Responsibilities

· Use in-depth familiarity of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to machine tools, molds, and initial prototype parts based on desired final part geometries

· Creatively machine, fabricate and assemble plastic molds, small-run machined parts, other tooling, and prototype aerospace parts

· Perform manual milling, turning, and EDM operations

· Go from concept/rough engineering sketches to completed prototype tools and parts as quickly as possible

· Provide design for manufacturability feedback on tool and part designs

· Apply creative solutions to perform spur of the moment design and machining adjustments to achieve desired part outcomes in a fast-moving environment

· Assist with machine selection, initial machine setup and activation, and routine maintenance

Key attributes

● Highly organized

● Safety minded: able to maintain the highest level of safety in their workspace and their operations

● Creative: able to go from a napkin sketch to a tool or part in very short time

● Collaborative: able to work hand in hand with engineering team to do quick turn tool, mold, and part making

● Experience in metrology, machining, welding technology, and tooling

● Able to manually inspect components using conventional inspection tools

● Able to find solutions to problems using critical thinking and mechanical expertise

● Extremely high curiosity and exceptional ability to learn, allowing for successful contributions across diverse part categories and manufacturing processes

● Creative and independent; values and responds well to ownership, not micromanagement

● Tolerates and/or enjoys working with people, though will always prioritize results and the craft over anyone’s feelings

Qualifications

● 5+ years of experience in toolmaking

● 5+ years of experience in machining, with a focus on aerospace or high-precision components. (preference to 5 axis experience)

● Proficiency in CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, HyperMILL, or Esprit) and 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX).

● Deep understanding of G-code, M-code, and CNC program editing.

● Ability to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information

● Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and tolerance stack-ups.

● Hands-on experience with precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, CMMs).

● Preferred experience machining injection mold tooling, including wire and die sinking EDM.

● U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency to comply with ITAR regulations.