TOOL MAKER

Sinclair Manufacturing; Barrowsville (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

401(k) retirement savings plan

Company-paid life and disability

Paid time off and paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sinclair Manufacturing (dba PacAero Norton) is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to fabricate, maintain, and repair production tooling, ensuring parts meet drawings and specs. This on-site role supports presses and tooling in a fast-paced aerospace/defense manufacturing environment.

You will read engineering drawings, set up tool room machinery, troubleshoot tooling issues, and collaborate with production and quality teams while adhering to QMS requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in tool making, tooling fabrication, or tooling repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience setting up and operating tool room machinery and power presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate tooling used in manufacturing operations to produce parts per engineering drawings and specs.
• Set up and operate tool room machinery to support tooling fabrication and maintenance.
• Ensure tooling is accurately produced and meets required specifications.

Skills

Tool making

Tooling fabrication

Tooling repair

Read engineering drawings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Quality workmanship

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power presses

Tool room machinery

Machining equipment

Job description

The Company:

Sinclair Manufacturing (dba PacAero Norton) is a leader in the Defense and Aerospace sectors, specializing in RF/microwave package integration, CNC machining, and more. With around 70 employees at our 35,000 sq ft Norton, MA facility, we serve aerospace, industrial, and defense customers. We are ISO9001 certified and comply with DFAR and ITAR regulations.

Job Details:

PacAero Norton is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tool Maker to support our manufacturing operations through the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of production tooling. This hands‑on position plays an important role in ensuring tooling meets specifications, equipment operates efficiently, and production teams have the support needed to maintain quality and productivity.

The ideal candidate will have prior tooling experience, strong mechanical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with production and quality teams.

Schedule: Full‑time, onsite, Monday–Friday
Reports to: Press / Tool Room Manager
Department: Tool Room
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Key Responsibilities:

Tool Fabrication & Machining

• Fabricate tooling used in manufacturing operations to produce parts in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up and operate tool room machinery to support tooling fabrication and maintenance.
• Ensure tooling is accurately produced and meets required specifications.

Press Setup & Tool Maintenance

• Set up power presses with minimal supervision to support production requirements.
• Diagnose tooling issues and perform necessary repairs to existing tooling in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems to help minimize production interruptions and maintain operational efficiency.

Production & Quality Support

• Provide technical and hands‑on support to production areas as needed.
• Work collaboratively with production personnel to address tooling concerns and support manufacturing operations.
• Follow Sinclair's Quality Management System (QMS) requirements as they relate to tooling operations.
• Maintain accurate and consistent work practices to support product quality and manufacturing standards.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed for this position reflects PacAero's good‑faith estimate of the expected pay for the role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered may vary based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, education, certifications, training, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

PacAero offers a competitive total rewards package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Paid holidays

Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PacAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

PacAero is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to discuss available options.

Export Control Requirements

This position may be subject to U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

E‑Verify

PacAero participates in E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the federal E-Verify program and completion of Form I-9, as required by law.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hands‑on experience in tool making, tooling fabrication, or tooling repair required.
• Ability to set up and operate tool room machinery.
• Experience setting up power presses with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose and repair tooling issues.
• Basic mathematical skills to support machining, tooling, and production activities.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate information, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to read and understand job‑related procedures, instructions, and documentation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing‑based position involving regular use of tooling, machinery, and production equipment.
• Regularly required to stand, talk, and listen.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs throughout the facility.
• Occasional sitting and reaching above shoulder level.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.