Senior CNC Tool Maker: Aerospace Milling & Turning

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekly competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Stable aerospace environment

Modern equipment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

DRT Aerospace in Meriden, CT seeks an experienced Master Tool Maker - CNC Milling & Turning to build, repair, and maintain precision tooling and fixtures for aerospace components.

This hands-on role requires setting up CNC lathes, milling centers, reading blueprints with GD&T, and collaborating with engineering and quality to ensure tight tolerances. Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; pay weekly with benefits and 401k; sign-on bonus and overtime opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool Making, Tool & Die, Precision Machining, or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong CNC milling and turning experience.
• Ability to machine parts independently from print to finished product.
• Experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T principles.
• Strong understanding of tight-tolerance machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, VTLs, milling machines, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Machine parts from blueprints through final completion.
• Support production operations as needed while maintaining toolroom priorities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, indicators, and height gages.
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues to improve performance and reliability.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to develop tooling solutions and process improvements.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and workmanship.

Skills

Tool making

CNC milling

CNC turning

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Tools

Nakamura Lathes

Niigata

5-Axis Machining Centers

Okuma

Matsuura

Job description

DRT Aerospace in Meriden, CT seeks an experienced Master Tool Maker - CNC Milling & Turning to build, repair, and maintain precision tooling and fixtures for aerospace components.

This hands-on role requires setting up CNC lathes, milling centers, reading blueprints with GD&T, and collaborating with engineering and quality to ensure tight tolerances. Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; pay weekly with benefits and 401k; sign-on bonus and overtime opportunities offered.