Tool Maker VTL / 1st Shift / Weekly Pay + Sign on

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekly Pay

Benefits & 401(k)

Overtime

Job summary

DRT Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Master Machinist - Tool Maker in Connecticut to join our precision aerospace machining team. You will build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and production equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T, and working with engineers to improve processes.

This role offers a sign-on bonus, weekly pay with overtime, benefits, and 401(k) starting day one. Candidates with 5+ years in tool making and CNC experience are encouraged to apply, in a clean,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tool making or precision machining.
• Experience with CNC turning and 5-axis machining.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Run production from blueprints to finished products.
• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC turning large VTL and small lathes, 5-Axis and small milling machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to develop tooling solutions and improve processes.
• Verify dimensions with micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and seek continuous improvement.
• Support aerospace manufacturing with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.

Skills

5+ years experience

CNC turning/milling

GD&T reading

tight-tolerance machining

precision measuring

problem solving

Tools

5-Axis CNC

VTL turning

Okuma lathe

Matsuura Niigata milling

Bullard VTL

Niigata milling

Job description

Are you an experienced Master Machinist - Tool Maker or Precision Machinist looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Connecticut?

Sign-On Bonus Available! Competitive Weekly Pay + Overtime + Benefits & 401(k) Starting Day 1

We are hiring a Tool Maker (Turning/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

• Certain days you may need to run production, but able to take jobs from blueprints to finished products.
• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment
• Set up and operate CNC turning large VTL and small lathes, 5-Axis and small milling machines
• 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 turning/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
• Turning : Bullard's VTL (1940s retro fitted with CNC vs VTL manual), Okuma Lathe Horizontal, Okuma TVL, Nakamura
• Milling : Matsuura and Niigata
• Experience with large VTL machines

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!