Precision Tool & Diemaker — Maintenance Expert

AimHire; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AimHire is helping a precision manufacturer in Farmington, CT hire a Maintenance Toolmaker for in-plant diagnostics, design, repair and preventive maintenance of high-precision machinery. The role requires reading blueprints, independent problem solving, and collaboration with the team to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of machine maintenance experience, a CT journeyperson apprenticeship is preferred, and laser welding fixture maintenance experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• High school or trade school diploma and hands-on maintenance experience.
• 5+ years of machine maintenance experience.
• CT-approved journeyperson (apprenticeship) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong communication and independent judgment.
• Detail-oriented with a practical, hands-on work ethic.
• Bonus: welding experience, especially laser welding equipment/fixture maintenance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing/quality engineering and DFMA principles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and implement solutions by reading blueprints or following verbal direction.
• Design, build, repair, and maintain machinery on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment; perform advanced machine repairs.
• Set up and operate machine tools to close tolerances for precision parts.
• Build fixtures and gauges as needed to support production.
• Collaborate with team on machinery design, maintenance and repair.
• Operate forklifts and move heavy machinery as required.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures per OSHA standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support tooling needs.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

CT journeyperson apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Machine tools

Welding equipment

Job description

AimHire is helping a precision manufacturer in Farmington, CT hire a Maintenance Toolmaker for in-plant diagnostics, design, repair and preventive maintenance of high-precision machinery. The role requires reading blueprints, independent problem solving, and collaboration with the team to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of machine maintenance experience, a CT journeyperson apprenticeship is preferred, and laser welding fixture maintenance experience is a bonus.