Waltonen is actively seeking a Fixture Builder to join our team!
Job Responsibilities
- Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager
- Build and assemble a variety of standard and non-standard jigs, fixtures, gauges, and related tooling to support manufacturing processes.
- Examine blueprints and models to determine the specifications and layout for the fixtures.
- Ensure jigs and fixtures function correctly, especially with complex angles or contours.
- Apply knowledge of materials, machining techniques, and assembly methods
- Coordinate with departments such as welding, machining, quality, and engineering to ensure fixtures meet specifications and integrate seamlessly into the manufacturing process.
- Proficiently use hand tools such as calipers and gauges
- Assist other areas of the shop as needed, including operating machinery like Bridgeport mills and other equipment.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with automotive and aerospace tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges
- Prior assembly experience is required
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with various measuring instruments.
- High level of precision and attention to detail to ensure the quality and functionality of the fixtures
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries
- Ability to operate shop machinery effectively
- Willingness to work overtime, including Saturdays as needed, with adaptability to fluctuating workloads
- Welding or machining experience is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Life at Waltonen
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Waltonen Engineering provides full service engineering and design services, turn key automated systems, system integration and personnel resource services. We provide superior engineering and design services for product development, manufacturing processes and equipment.
Our customers include major automotive manufacturers, tier one automotive suppliers, the defense industry, appliance and product manufacturers, as well as suppliers of robotic and automation equipment.
Waltonen's success is built on a cornerstone of long-standing relationships with our clients and employees.
Throughout Waltonen's history we have excelled in our ability to provide cost effective solutions for our clients.
Our commitment to our clients is only as good as our people, therefore Waltonen provides comprehensive training for all employees.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equal Opportunity Employer2. Consideration of Qualified Applicants for All Positions Without Regard to Race, Color, Sex, Religion, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Weight, Height, or the Presence of a NonJob Related Medical Condition or Handicap.3. Benefits Including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Employer Matching 401K, Hybrid Work Schedule after 90 Days for Eligible Positions, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs), ShortTerm & Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Referral Program, Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs, Off-Site Company Events & Employee Luncheons.4. Offers Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Vacation and Holiday pay, Employer matching 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs), Short Term & LongTerm Disability insurance, Employee Referral Program, Off-site company events.5. Hybrid Work Schedule after 90 Days for Eligible Positions6. Tuition Reimbursement7. Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)8. ShortTerm & Long-Term Disability Insurance9. Employee Referral Program10. Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs11. OffSite Company Events & Employee Luncheons</s>
