Senior CNC Tool & Die Maker — Aerospace Precision Tooling

Leoforce; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Leoforce in Cheshire, CT is seeking an experienced CNC Tool & Die Maker to support aerospace tooling with tight tolerances in a low-volume, high-mix environment. This senior role requires 5+ years of tooling experience, toolmaking, and GD&T proficiency, with setup and programming of CNC machines.

You will read blueprints, select tooling, perform setups for prototypes, conduct in-process inspections, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Toolmaker/Tool & Die or CNC machining experience in a precision environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings.
• CNC programming edits (G-code) and machine setup experience.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Solid math skills for complex machining calculations

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and dies for aerospace manufacturing.
• Set up and operate CNC mills/lathes/grinders (3–5-axis) to produce complex components.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T to determine machining approach and tolerances.
• Plan sequences, select tooling, and perform prototype/short-run tool builds.
• Perform precision machining operations: milling, turning, boring, drilling, threading, grinding.
• Inspect and document results using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and CMM.
• Troubleshoot processes and tooling issues; adjust during build/prove-out.
• Fabricate/adjust custom tooling to improve production efficiency.
• Adhere to aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP as applicable).
• Document inspection results and shift hand-off notes; collaborate with teams to improve tooling design.

Skills

Toolmaking

CNC programming (G-code)

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Measurement techniques

Independent project ownership

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

CMM inspection tools

Job description

Leoforce in Cheshire, CT is seeking an experienced CNC Tool & Die Maker to support aerospace tooling with tight tolerances in a low-volume, high-mix environment. This senior role requires 5+ years of tooling experience, toolmaking, and GD&T proficiency, with setup and programming of CNC machines.

You will read blueprints, select tooling, perform setups for prototypes, conduct in-process inspections, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams.