Toolroom (CNC Machinist)

STS Aerospace; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace is seeking a skilled Toolroom Machinist to operate manual machine tools and build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, tooling, and production-support parts in an aerospace environment. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of manual machining experience, with proficiency reading drawings and using precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of manual machining experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and work with dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, and saws.
• Strong mechanical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, and grinders.
• Build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Machine one-off and low-volume parts from drawings or samples.
• Inspect completed work using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixture issues with Engineering and Production.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, records, and a clean, safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years manual machining experience

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Saws

Job description

Description

STS Aerospace is seeking a skilled

Description

STS Aerospace is seeking a skilled Toolroom Machinist to operate manual machine tools and build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, tooling, and production-support parts. This position works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to support aerospace manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, and grinders.
• Build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Machine one-off and low-volume parts from drawings, sketches, or sample parts.
• Inspect completed work using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixture issues with Engineering and Production.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, records, and a clean, safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed
  

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of manual machining experience preferred.
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, and saws.
• Ability to read drawings and work with dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Aerospace or toolroom experience is preferred.