Senior Tool & Die Maker/CNC Programmer

Jobot; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO and sick leave

OT opportunities with shift different

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled Toolmaker with CNC experience to design, fabricate, and maintain precision tooling for aerospace applications. The role operates in a low-volume, high-mix environment, producing complex tooling and fixtures to tight tolerances.

Offering competitive pay with overtime, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits, this position requires 5+ years of Toolmaker/CNC experience, proficiency in Mastercam/SolidWorks, and strong attention to quality through GD&T and precision

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Toolmaker/Tool & Die or CNC machining experience in a precision environment.
• Proficiency in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• Experience designing and building new dies and repairing old dies as needed.
• Experience machining stainless steel; strong measuring and inspection skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and dies for aerospace tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders (3–5 axis) to machine complex components.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, and specs to determine machining approach and tolerances.
• Plan machining sequences, select tooling, and perform setups for prototype tooling builds.
• Perform milling, turning, boring, drilling, threading, and grinding operations precisely.
• Inspect with micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Troubleshoot processes and tooling issues; adjust tooling to resolve dimensional discrepancies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to improve tooling design and manufacturability.

Skills

Tool & Die experience

CNC machining

GD&T read & interpretation

Precise measurement skills

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

HAAS

Fryer CNC

Job description

Toolmaker with CNC machining experience / Generous pay + OT

Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tool & Die Maker/CNC Programmer to support the design, fabrication, and maintenance of precision tooling used in aerospace manufacturing. This role operates in a low-volume, high-mix environment, producing complex tooling, fixtures, and components with extremely tight tolerances and strict quality requirements.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to support prototype, R&D, and complex tooling builds
• Competitive compensation with shift differential and overtime opportunities
• Stable, high-demand industry with long-term career growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous PTO and sick leave

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and dies used in aerospace manufacturing
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders (3, 4, and/or 5-axis) to machine complex components
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to determine machining approach and tolerances
• Plan machining sequences, select tooling, and perform setups for prototype and short-run tooling builds
• Perform precision machining operations including milling, turning, boring, drilling, threading, and grinding
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and CMM equipment
• Troubleshoot machining processes, tooling issues, and dimensional discrepancies during build and prove-out
• Fabricate and adjust custom tooling and fixtures as needed to support production efficiency
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP as applicable)
• Document inspection results, process changes, and shift hand-off notes
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tooling design and manufacturability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Toolmaker, Tool & Die, or CNC machining experience in a precision environment
• Proven experience in tooling, machining, or a related manufacturing field.
• Experience designing and building new dies, as well as repairing old dies as needed.
• Proficiency in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with stamping press operations.
• Experience machining stainless steel required.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques
• Strong mathematical skills (geometry, trigonometry for complex machining calculations)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from print to completion
• CAD/CAM software experience with Mastercam experience preferably using HAAS and Fryer CNC Machines

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