Toolmaker

About Us

Gestal North America is a partner of choice for companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy sectors. We offer a full range of services, from design to execution, including maintenance. Our experts support our clients in optimizing their production processes, ensuring compliance with the most rigorous standards, and improving their overall performance.

Our values: Quality is everyone's business, and our commitment to continuous improvement transforms 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!

Job Description

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 adjustment, and functional tests

• Repair and modify existing tooling as needed for production

• Ensure preventive maintenance of tools and equipment

• Comply with tight tolerances and aeronautical standards

• Apply health and safety rules and quality procedures (AS9100, ISO)

• Participate in continuous process improvement

Requirements

Desired Profile

• DEP in machining techniques, tooling, or equivalent training

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace a major asset)

• Proficiency in reading complex plans

• Good knowledge of geometric tolerances (GD&T)

• Ability to work with materials such as aluminum, steel, titanium

• Rigor, precision, and autonomy

• Team spirit and ability to solve technical problems

Technical Skills

• Conventional and CNC machining

• Precision adjustment

• Metrology (micrometer, comparator, CMM)

• Knowledge of aeronautical processes (structural assembly, composite – an asset)