Tool Maker (Milling) 1st Shift | Weekly Pay + Sign On

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive weekly pay

Overtime

Benefits & 401(k) starting Day 1

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC in Meriden, CT is seeking a Tool Maker (Milling) to build and maintain precision tooling for aerospace products. You will set up and operate CNC milling machines, read blueprints and GD&T, and collaborate with engineering and QA to ensure tight tolerances and high quality.

This role offers a sign-on bonus, competitive weekly pay with overtime, and benefits including a 401(k) on day one, in a clean, professional toolroom environment where craftsmanship is valued and continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tool making, tool & die, precision machining or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC milling equipment, including 5-axis machining.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and tight-tolerance manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, including multi-axis equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Work with engineering and quality teams to develop tooling solutions and improve processes.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, indicators, and height gages.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support aerospace manufacturing operations requiring exceptional accuracy and repeatability.

Skills

Tool making

CNC milling

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Tools

CNC milling equipment

5-axis milling

Niigata equipment

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Available! Competitive Weekly Pay + Overtime + Benefits & 401(k) Starting Day 1Are you an experienced Tool Maker or Precision Machinist looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Connecticut? We are hiring a Tool Maker (Milling) to build and maintain the precision tooling that supports critical aerospace products. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-precision projects in a clean, professional manufacturing environment where your skills and craftsmanship are valued. If you enjoy problem-solving, machining complex parts, and working to tight tolerances, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment
• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, including multi-axis equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications
• Work with engineering and quality teams to develop tooling solutions and improve processes
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, indicators, and height gages
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support aerospace manufacturing operations requiring exceptional accuracy and repeatability

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in tool making, tool & die, precision machining, or a related manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC milling equipment, including 5-axis machining
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and tight-tolerance manufacturing
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience in an AS9100 manufacturing environment
• CNC setup, programming, or advanced troubleshooting experience
• Experience with large multi-axis milling machines, including Niigata equipment

Apply Today

This is more than a production machining role. You'll work in a true toolroom environment where your expertise directly impacts the quality and success of aerospace products used around the world!

Keywords: Tool Maker, Tool & Die Maker, CNC Machinist, CNC Milling, 5-Axis Machining, Precision Machining, Aerospace Manufacturing, Tool Room, Fixture Builder, Jig Builder, GD&T, Multi-Axis Milling, Aerospace Tooling.

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