Aerospace Tool Maker: 5-Axis CNC & Precision Fixtures

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekly Pay

Benefits & 401(k)

Overtime

Job summary

DRT Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Master Machinist - Tool Maker in Connecticut to join our precision aerospace machining team. You will build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and production equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T, and working with engineers to improve processes.

This role offers a sign-on bonus, weekly pay with overtime, benefits, and 401(k) starting day one. Candidates with 5+ years in tool making and CNC experience are encouraged to apply, in a clean,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tool making or precision machining.
• Experience with CNC turning and 5-axis machining.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Run production from blueprints to finished products.
• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC turning large VTL and small lathes, 5-Axis and small milling machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to develop tooling solutions and improve processes.
• Verify dimensions with micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and seek continuous improvement.
• Support aerospace manufacturing with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.

Skills

5+ years experience

CNC turning/milling

GD&T reading

tight-tolerance machining

precision measuring

problem solving

Tools

5-Axis CNC

VTL turning

Okuma lathe

Matsuura Niigata milling

Bullard VTL

Niigata milling

Job description

DRT Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Master Machinist - Tool Maker in Connecticut to join our precision aerospace machining team. You will build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and production equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T, and working with engineers to improve processes.

This role offers a sign-on bonus, weekly pay with overtime, benefits, and 401(k) starting day one. Candidates with 5+ years in tool making and CNC experience are encouraged to apply, in a clean,