Toolmaker

Gestal Amérique du Nord, is a preferred partner for companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy sectors. We offer a complete range of services, from design to execution and maintenance. Our experts support our clients in optimizing their production processes, complying with the most stringent standards, and improving their overall performance.

Our values: Quality is everyone's business, and our commitment to continuous improvement turns errors into opportunities for excellence. We foster a respectful and caring work environment where employees thrive. If you are ready to take on challenges and foster innovation, join us!

Main responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical plans, engineering drawings, and 3D models
• Manufacture jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, and positioning devices
• Machine parts on conventional and CNC machines (lathe, milling machine, grinder)
• Perform assembly, precision fitting, and functional testing
• Repair and modify existing tooling according to production needs
• Ensure preventive maintenance of tools and equipment
• Respect tight tolerances and aerospace standards
• Apply health and safety rules and quality procedures (AS9100, ISO)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes

Profile sought

• DEP in machining techniques, tooling, or equivalent training
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace is a major asset)
• Mastery of complex blueprint reading
• Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to work with materials such as aluminum, steel, titanium
• Rigour, precision, and autonomy
• Team spirit and ability to solve technical problems

Technical skills

• Conventional and CNC machining
• Precision fitting
• Metrology (micrometer, dial indicator, CMM)
• Knowledge of aerospace processes (structural assembly, composite - an asset)