Aerospace CNC Tool Maker: Milling & Turning

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)

Weekly competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to support aerospace manufacturing by building and maintaining precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment. You will work in a true toolroom environment, solving problems and improving processes with your machining expertise.

You will set up and operate CNC lathes, VTLs, milling machines, and 5-axis centers, read blueprints, apply GD&T, and ensure tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool Making, Tool & Die, Precision Machining, or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong CNC milling and turning experience.
• Ability to machine parts independently from print to finished product.
• Experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, VTLs, milling machines, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Machine parts from blueprints through final completion.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, indicators, and height gages.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Problem-solving

Toolmaking experience

Tools

CNC lathes

VTLs

Milling machines

5-axis machining centers

Job description

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to support aerospace manufacturing by building and maintaining precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment. You will work in a true toolroom environment, solving problems and improving processes with your machining expertise.

You will set up and operate CNC lathes, VTLs, milling machines, and 5-axis centers, read blueprints, apply GD&T, and ensure tight tolerances.