Manufacturing Tool Room

Fastenal; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastenal is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Tool Room Machinist at the Wallingford, CT facility to make, alter and repair carbide dies and related parts used on heading machines.

You will set up and operate a bench lathe, perform roughing/finishing/grinding, and check tolerances with precision instruments. The role supports R&D tooling and requires strong safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery and tooling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform roughing out, boring, facing, turning, lapping and grinding to make/repair carbide dies.
• Fabricate tools for R&D as needed.
• Set up and operate bench lathe using diamond compounds.
• Install/adjust tool compounds and tail stock; make arbors and laps.
• Check work with measuring instruments to maintain tolerances.
• Instruct and assist other workers as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Machining operations

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Tools

Bench lathe

Diamond paste

Tool setup

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Tool Room

Job ID 640407

Title Manufacturing Tool Room

Type Full-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published October 28, 2026

End Date 11-04-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Tool Room

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492

CT180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Tool Room-Carbide Die Finisher/Tool Crib Machinist, you will be responsible for making, altering and repairing a wide range of carbide dies and integrated parts generally for use on heading machines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and performing a variety of roughing out, boring, facing, turning, lapping, finishing and grinding operations to make, alter and repair a wide range of carbide dies and integrated parts generally for use on heading machines
• Fabricating special tools for the Research and Development department occasionally
• Setting up and operating bench lathe for precise and difficult machining using diamond, diamond dust and paste or other abrasive materials
• Selecting, installing and adjusting tool compounds and tail stock and making necessary brass arbors and laps
• Checking work with fixed and adjustable measuring instruments to maintain very close tolerances and making necessary adjustments to ensure conformance with specifications
• Instructing and/or assisting employees and other operators as needed
• Following all safety rules and regulations

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• Prior experience working with machinery and tooling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate an excellent safety record
• Read and interpret written instructions
• Demonstrate basic math skills including decimals and fractions
• Desire to continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with carbide

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION:

The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 95,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.