Tool & Diemaker/Maintenance

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

Location: Farmington, CT | Direct Hire | $35–41/hr (based on experience)

About the Company

Our client is an established precision manufacturer with decades of experience producing metal components and assemblies for a range of industries, including medical, defense, and aerospace. Family owned and managed, they partner closely with customers from early prototyping through full-volume production, and are known for taking on complex, precision-driven work that requires real technical expertise. They\'re looking for a skilled Maintenance Toolmaker to keep their production floor running at its best.

Responsibilities:

You\’ll work independently, diagnosing issues and building solutions from blueprints or verbal direction - designing, building, repairing, and maintaining the machinery that keeps this facility producing precision parts.

• Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment; handle advanced machine repairs
• Set up and operate machine tools to close tolerances for precision parts
• Build fixtures and gauges as needed
• Collaborate with other team members on machinery design, maintenance, and repair
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move heavy machinery
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures in line with OSHA standards
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Support production tooling needs as they arise
• Recommend process improvements and help maintain a safe, clean work environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years of machine maintenance experience
• CT-approved journeyperson (completed apprenticeship) preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong communication skills and independent judgment
• A detail-oriented, task-driven work ethic
• Bonus points: welding experience, especially laser welding equipment/fixture maintenance
• Familiarity with manufacturing/quality engineering principles and design for manufacturing

Physical Requirements

Corrected vision for reading prints and inspecting close-tolerance parts, manual dexterity for precision work, and the ability to stoop and bend throughout the shift.

AimHire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer