Aerospace Toolmaker & Machinist - 1st Shift

Nutanix; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FED division in Bethel, CT is seeking a Tool Maker / Machinist on the 1st shift to manufacture complex tooling and fixtures. You will set up and operate manual mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T references to ensure precision parts for aerospace applications.

The role requires 3+ years of toolmaking experience, CAD familiarity, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Local candidates within 50 miles preferred; U.S. export compliance rules apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Tool Maker/Machinist.
• Experience or formal education in design/drafting with emphasis on CAD.

Responsibilities

• Machine complex tooling and fixtures with manual multi-axis mills and lathes.
• Set-up and run manual machine shop equipment including multi-axis mills and lathes, drills, shears, and saws.
• Operate surface grinding machines and work from drawings/prints/work instructions.
• Develop and sharpen cutting tools and specialty tools.
• Inspect GD&T features using basic/advanced inspection techniques.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints reading

Trigonometry

Computers

Chip formation & metal cutting

G-code NC programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in a technical field

Tools

CAD

G-code programming

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division in Bethel, CT is seeking a Tool Maker / Machinist on the 1st shift to manufacture complex tooling and fixtures. You will set up and operate manual mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T references to ensure precision parts for aerospace applications.

The role requires 3+ years of toolmaking experience, CAD familiarity, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Local candidates within 50 miles preferred; U.S. export compliance rules apply.