Toolmaker

Eaton; Bethel (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Toolmaker to support both manufacturing and engineering departments. The role involves machining complex fixtures, running CNC machines, and ensuring production efficiency. A strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in CAD, and relevant experience are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in trade as a tool maker
• Experience or formal education in design/drafting with emphasis on CAD.

Responsibilities

• Machine complex tooling and fixtures.
• Create and proof CNC programs using Proto-Trak.
• Set-up and run of manual machine shop equipment.

Skills

High mechanical aptitude

Proficiency in trigonometry

Working knowledge of computers

Knowledge of ANSI/EIA RS – 274”,

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS in technical field

Job description

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Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Toolmaker.

The hours for this role are 7:00am - 3:30pm

The hourly rate for this position is $32-$40 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary

What you’ll do:

Support manufacturing and engineering departments by manufacturing various production and prototype components, fixtures, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Machine complex tooling and fixtures working with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering
• Creating and proofing CNC programs using Proto-Trak
• Set-up and run of manual machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, drill presses, shears, saws, etc.
• Set up and run CNC lathes (2 axis) and mills (2 axis) in prototype and production environment.
• Set-up and operate surface grinding machines.
• Develop, fabricate, and sharpen various cutting tools and specialty tools.
• Inspect GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) features using basic and advanced inspection techniques.
• Cut open units to complete production operations.
• Assist shop management in training shop employees in common machine shop practices and company specific processes and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in trigonometry
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Understand the mechanics of chip formation and metal cutting.
• Knowledge of ANSI/EIA RS – 274 (“G” code NC programs)
• High School Diploma or GED from accredited institution
• 5+ years’ experience in trade as a tool maker.
• Experience or formal education in design/drafting with emphasis on CAD
• Resides within a reasonable commuting distance.
• US person within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee
  
  
  

Preferred

• AS in technical field.
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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