Tool Room Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift

Prince-Technology-Solutions-Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Prince-Technology-Solutions-Inc. seeks a 2nd or 3rd Shift Tool Room Machinist in Fort Wayne, IN. This contract-to-hire role offers up to $28.87 per hour. Shifts available: 2nd 3pm-11:30pm and 3rd 11pm-7:30am.

Background and drug screen required. You will set up, adjust, and operate tool room tooling and fixtures to maintain tooling accuracy and uptime. Requirements include 3–7+ years in tool room or precision machining, blueprint and GD&T expertise, and proficiency with inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Proficient in manual machining (critical in tool room).
• Knowledge of tool steels, heat treating, and surface finishes.
• Proficiency in using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling, fixtures, dies, gauges, and precision components.
• Ensure tooling accuracy, quality, and minimal downtime to support production.

Skills

Blueprint & GD&T

Manual machining

Tooling materials

Inspection tools

CNC lathes/mills setup

Tolerance understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

We are seeking a 2nd or 3rd Shift Tool Room Machinist with American Axle in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering up to $28.87. Would like candidates who would consider either shift.

2nd shift - 3pm - 11:30pm

3rd Shift - 11pm - 7.30am

• Must be able to pass a background check (no felonies, no violent misdemeanors)
• Must be able to pass a 10-panel drug screen

Job Description

The Tool Room Machinist is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling, fixtures, dies, gauges, and precision components. This position supports production by ensuring tooling accuracy, quality, and minimal downtime.

Skills Required

Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge Proficient in manual machining (critical in tool room environment) Knowledge of tool steels, heat treating, and surface finishes Proficiency in using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment

Experience Required

• 3-7+ years' experience in tool room or precision machining environment
• Experience with tight tolerance machining
• Set up CNC mills and/or lathes (prove out programs, set offsets, adjust tooling)
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
• Manufacture and repair fixtures, dies, jigs, and special tooling
• Hold tight tolerances (.0005\" or as required)

Education Required

• High School Diploma

Additional Information

2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm

3rd Shift 11pm-7:30am

Estimated Hours per Week: 40-56 There is 1 opening on each shift.

Training will occur on 1st shift (Approx. 3 Weeks)

• Understand CNC programming.
• Edit/upload programs into equipment.
• Work independently/self-manage on off shifts.

Work involves:

• Frequent setup/teardown work.
• Mostly lathe-based equipment.

Location Fort Wayne - AAM

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.