Precision Tool & Die Fabrication Technician

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

PTO and company holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Alinabal in Milford, CT is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to design, fabricate, and repair dies, jigs, and fixtures based on engineering specs and production needs. You will operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC machinery to produce precision components and inspect tools to ensure safety and quality.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and maintaining a clean toolroom while adhering to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven Tool and Die Maker experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of machining tools and CNC equipment; precision measurement and hand metrology skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Comfort working independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with safety standards and PPE practices.
• Experience in transfer tooling, miniature retainer bearings.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and repair tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures based on engineering specs and production needs.
• Operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC machinery to produce precision components.
• Inspect and function-test tools and dies, ensuring they meet safety and quality criteria; make adjustments for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot tooling and related equipment to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance and document specifications, builds, repairs, and PM activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve tooling issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized toolroom; follow all safety guidelines and required PPE.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machinery

Lathe

Milling machines

Jig Grinder

Manual Grinder

Manual Vertical Mill

Precision measurement tools

Hand metrology

Job description

Alinabal in Milford, CT is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to design, fabricate, and repair dies, jigs, and fixtures based on engineering specs and production needs. You will operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC machinery to produce precision components and inspect tools to ensure safety and quality.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and maintaining a clean toolroom while adhering to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.