Precision Machinist & Toolmaker (CNC/Fixtures)

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT is hiring a Specialized Machinist/Toolmaker to support our machine shop, fabricating tools and fixtures, and performing precision machining on metals and plastics.

Operate conventional and CNC milling machines and lathes, interpret drawings, set up jobs, and ensure tight tolerances. Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to determine best tooling solutions, and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Technical School Diploma or Formal Machinist Training) required.
• 7 years of experience in machining of different metals and some plastics.
• Toolmaker experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified and specialized machining operations.
• Setups for vertical milling machines, lathes and related tool-making equipment.
• Tool and fixture fabrication, production rework and other machining activities; interpret drawings and determine tooling solutions.
• Layout, build, and repair a variety of jigs, fixtures, production parts, and similar devices.
• Use precision measuring instruments to maintain close tolerances.
• Work from work orders, complex drawings, sketches, and sample parts; follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills and be mechanically inclined.
• Arrange machining schedules to meet internal customer needs.
• Troubleshoot tooling and repair as required.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area per safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (Technical School Diploma or Formal Machinist Training)

Tools

CNC milling

Lathes

Job description

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT is hiring a Specialized Machinist/Toolmaker to support our machine shop, fabricating tools and fixtures, and performing precision machining on metals and plastics.

Operate conventional and CNC milling machines and lathes, interpret drawings, set up jobs, and ensure tight tolerances. Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to determine best tooling solutions, and maintain a safe, organized work area.