CNC Tool Maker & Prototype Machinist

Preci Manufacturing; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HRA

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Critical illness and accidentinsurance

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Employee assistance and BeneMoney loan

50% discounted gym membership

Job summary

Preci Manufacturing in Winooski, VT seeks a CNC Tool Maker & Prototype Machinist to drive our tool room, machining complex prototypes and fixtures for aerospace-grade production. Role covers immediate problem-solving and high-mix setups, with responsibilities spanning tool room operations and cross-functional design collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of manual and CNC machining, Mastercam and SolidWorks proficiency, and expert blueprint reading with GD&T expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-level manual and CNC machining experience in a tool room, prototype, or high-mix environment.
• Proven proficiency in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• Expert-level blueprint reading, deep understanding of GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Strong problem-solver balancing immediate execution with process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Solutions: Take concepts from print to reality, machining precision tooling, fixtures, and rapid prototypes from high-temp alloys, steel, aluminum, and plastics.
• Command the Tool Room: Set up and operate dedicated tool room equipment, including manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and presses to hold critical tolerances.
• Innovate Setups: Tackle complex tooling challenges, designing and machining the custom fixtures and dies that enable our production floor to achieve strict aerospace tolerances.
• Bridge the Gap: Work cross-functionally with engineering to integrate DFM principles, refine tooling designs in SolidWorks, and optimize toolpaths in Mastercam.
• Drive Quality: Execute advanced precision inspections using micrometers, height gauges, and strict GD&T standards, ensuring processes meet performance requirements.

Skills

Mastercam

SolidWorks

GD&T

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Tooling design

Tools

Manual mills

CNC mills

Lathes

Grinders

Presses

Job description

Description

CNC Tool Maker & Prototype Machinist

Winooski, VT · Full-Time · Monday–Friday
$25.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience)

At Preci Manufacturing, we apply our mechanical curiosity, passion for precision, and commitment to quality toward a shared mission of advancing high-end manufacturing for the aerospace industry and beyond. Every member of our team brings unique talent and a shared drive to solve complex engineering challenges in a refreshing, highly capable, and collaborative environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Tool Maker & Prototype Machinist to drive our tool room in machining complex prototypes, engineering custom fixtures, and maintaining the tooling that keeps our aerospace and precision production lines moving. This role balances immediate problem-solving with the execution of high-mix, advanced setups.

How You Will Contribute to Advancing Precision Manufacturing

• Engineer Solutions: Take concepts from print to reality, machining precision tooling, fixtures, and rapid prototypes from high-temp alloys, steel, aluminum, and plastics.
• Command the Tool Room: Set up and operate dedicated tool room equipment, including manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and presses to hold critical tolerances.
• Innovate Setups: Tackle complex tooling challenges, designing and machining the custom fixtures and dies that enable our production floor to achieve strict aerospace tolerances.
• Bridge the Gap: Work cross-functionally with engineering to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles, refine tooling designs in SolidWorks, and optimize toolpaths in Mastercam.
• Drive Quality: Execute advanced precision inspections using micrometers, height gauges, and strict GD&T standards, ensuring processes meet performance requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney (employee loan program with payroll deduction)
• 50% discounted gym membership at The Edge Fitness Clubs

Work Location

On-site in Winooski, VT

Equal Employment Opportunity

Preci Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-level manual and CNC machining experience in a tool room, prototype, or high-mix environment.
• Proven proficiency in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• Expert-level blueprint reading, deep understanding of GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Strong problem-solver balancing immediate execution with process optimization.

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Prior experience in aerospace manufacturing or working within AS9100 quality systems preferred.
• Track record of mentoring junior machinists or leading tooling projects from scratch.
• Experience designing and building automated workholding solutions.