Precision Tool Maker & Machinist (CNC/Fixtures)

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Tool Maker/Machinist to manufacture, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and special tooling used in CNC operations.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and ensure tooling accuracy for production and quality control. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in tooling, strong manual/CNC machining skills, and experience with tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school, vocational training, or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Tool Maker or skilled Machinist with tooling responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience working to tight tolerances of ±0.0001 inches or better.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, and modify fixtures, gauges, and special tooling.
• Machine tooling components using manual and/or CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment as applicable.
• Repair and improve existing tooling to restore dimensional accuracy and functionality.
• Support production and first-article jobs requiring custom or one-off tooling solutions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and GD&T requirements.
• Select appropriate materials, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Perform precision fitting, hand work, grinding, and finishing operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Programming, Quality, and Production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.
• Inspect tooling using precision measuring instruments and verify conformance to design requirements.
• Maintain tooling documentation and revision control as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Manual machining

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school/technical certification

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

EDM equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Tool Maker/Machinist to manufacture, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and special tooling used in CNC operations.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and ensure tooling accuracy for production and quality control. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in tooling, strong manual/CNC machining skills, and experience with tight tolerances.