Tool Setter

Company: FMI Aerostructures
Location: Valencia
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Job Summary: FMI Aerostructures is seeking a Tool Crib Attendant / Tool Setter is responsible for the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of all cutting tools and tool setting equipment used in the manufacturing process. This role ensures tools are accurately measured, set, and ready for use to support production efficiency and part quality. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Who is FMI?FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.
Why FMI makes a difference?Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.
Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Responsibilities:- Set up and operate digital tool setters, heat shrink machines, and other tool setting equipment.- Measure, inspect, and verify tooling dimensions using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and presetters.- Maintain and organize tool crib inventory, including receiving, issuing, labeling, and storing tools and inserts.- Perform periodic tool inspections and quality checks to ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and readiness.- Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, or job orders to determine tooling requirements and specifications.- Select, assemble, preset, and verify the correct tools, holders, and adapters for production machines.- Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to ensure proper tooling is prepared and available as needed.- Follow safety protocols when handling sharp or heavy tools and equipment.- Record and maintain tooling data, inventory levels, and tool life in logs or software systems.Requirements:- Familiarity with a wide range of cutting tools and tool holders used in CNC machining.- Basic understanding of machining processes and tooling principles.- Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.- Proficiency in using measuring instruments and tooling presetters.- Good communication and organizational skills.- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Educational Qualification and Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent.- 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in tool setting or tool crib roles.
Physical Demands:--- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: --- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.--- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.



Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage



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