Aerospace CNC Tool & Die Maker - 4/5-Axis

Jobot; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

15% off-shift differential

Job summary

Jobot in Cheshire, CT is seeking a skilled CNC Tool & Die Maker to design, fabricate, and maintain precision tooling for aerospace manufacturing. This role operates in a low-volume, high-mix environment, producing complex tooling, fixtures, and components with extremely tight tolerances.

2nd and 3rd shifts available. You will set up CNC mills, lathes, and grinders, read blueprints with GD&T, and work with Mastercam or Fusion CAD/CAM software while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Toolmaker/CNC machining experience in a precision environment.
• Experience building tooling, fixtures, or prototype components.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Hands-on CNC programming edits (G-code) and setup.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
• Strong math skills for complex machining calculations.
• Ability to work independently from print to completion.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and dies used in aerospace manufacturing.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders (3, 4, and/or 5-axis) to machine complex components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to determine machining approach and tolerances.
• Plan machining sequences, select tooling, and perform setups for prototype and short-run tooling builds.
• Perform precision machining operations including milling, turning, boring, drilling, threading, and grinding.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining processes, tooling issues, and dimensional discrepancies during build and prove-out.
• Fabricate and adjust custom tooling and fixtures as needed to support production efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP as applicable).
• Document inspection results, process changes, and shift hand-off notes.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tooling design and manufacturability.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

CNC programming (G-code)

Measurement & inspection

Independent work

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Jobot in Cheshire, CT is seeking a skilled CNC Tool & Die Maker to design, fabricate, and maintain precision tooling for aerospace manufacturing. This role operates in a low-volume, high-mix environment, producing complex tooling, fixtures, and components with extremely tight tolerances.

2nd and 3rd shifts available. You will set up CNC mills, lathes, and grinders, read blueprints with GD&T, and work with Mastercam or Fusion CAD/CAM software while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.