Manual Toolroom Machinist and Toolmaker

Zaddy Solutions; Barkhamsted (CT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zaddy Solutions is seeking an experienced Manual Toolroom Machinist and Toolmaker to support manufacturing operations in Connecticut. This hands-on role involves producing, repairing, and modifying fixtures, tooling, and precision gages from drawings through final inspection.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with manual jig borers, lathes, milling machines, and grinders, can read technical drawings, and works well with engineering and quality teams to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience producing precision tooling, fixtures, gages, and workholding.
• Proven hands-on experience as a manual machinist or toolmaker in manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Manufacture and assemble precision fixtures, workholding devices, and gages.
• Set up and operate manual jig borers, lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T to plan machining operations.
• Choose materials, tools, speeds, feeds, and sequences to meet specs.
• Inspect finished components with precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot and modify tooling and fixtures to address wear and changes.

Connaissances

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Formation

Toolmaker apprenticeship

Technical machining training

Outils

Manual jig borers

Grinders

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Manual Toolroom Machinist and Toolmaker to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on role is responsible for producing, repairing, and modifying manufacturing fixtures, workholding devices, specially designed tooling, and precision gages. The ideal candidate brings a strong background operating manual machines and can independently take a project from a drawing or concept through machining, assembly, and final inspection.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture and assemble precision fixtures, workholding devices, custom tooling, and gages to support production and inspection needs.

Set up and operate manual jig borers, lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and other toolroom equipment.

Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements to plan machining operations.

Select appropriate materials, cutting tools, workholding methods, speeds, feeds, and machining sequences to achieve required dimensions and finishes.

Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages, and other precision measuring equipment.

Troubleshoot, repair, and modify existing tooling, fixtures, and gages to address wear, dimensional issues, and manufacturing changes.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to solve tooling problems and improve manufacturing efficiency and repeatability.

Maintain toolroom equipment, keep work areas organized, and follow established safety and quality procedures.

Perform other machining and toolmaking tasks in support of manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

Proven hands-on experience as a manual machinist, toolroom machinist, or toolmaker in a manufacturing environment.

Strong proficiency with manual jig borers, grinders, lathes, and milling machines, including independent setup and operation.

Experience producing precision tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and gages to close tolerances.

Ability to read technical drawings and use precision inspection tools accurately.

Working knowledge of shop mathematics, machining practices, material properties, and tooling selection.

Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work and communicate with manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a toolmaker apprenticeship or technical training in machining or toolmaking. Experience developing tooling from sketches or concepts and supporting prototype or one-off manufacturing projects is a plus.