Aerospace Tooling Specialist - Precision Toolmaker

Electro-Methods, Inc.; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Methods, a Stronvar Aerospace Company, is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to design, fabricate, repair, and maintain precision tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for aerospace production. You will interpret drawings and set up manual and CNC machines to tight tolerances.

The role requires 5+ years in toolmaking within aerospace or precision machining, with strong GD&T, measurement, and problem-solving abilities. Collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential for high-quality tooling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years toolmaking experience in aerospace or precision machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; strong measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, modify and repair tooling for aerospace production.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and CAD models to tolerances.
• Operate manual and CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders, EDM).
• Inspect finished tools with precision instruments and ensure specs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve tooling.
• Maintain tooling inventory and documentation per AS9100.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues on the shop floor.

Skills

Read drawings (engineering)

GD&T proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tool & Die/Toolmaking apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machine tools

CMM / precision measuring tools

CAD drawings interpretation

Job description

Electro-Methods, a Stronvar Aerospace Company, is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to design, fabricate, repair, and maintain precision tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for aerospace production. You will interpret drawings and set up manual and CNC machines to tight tolerances.

The role requires 5+ years in toolmaking within aerospace or precision machining, with strong GD&T, measurement, and problem-solving abilities. Collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential for high-quality tooling.