Toolroom Machinist

Flex Tek; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a skilled Toolroom Machinist to operate manual mills, lathes, and related equipment while building, modifying, and repairing fixtures, jigs, and tooling for aerospace production.

You will read drawings, measure with calipers and gauges, troubleshoot tooling issues with Engineering and Production, and maintain a safe, organized workplace while following all quality procedures. This role requires reliable attendance and adherence to schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ 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.

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

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Mechanical skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Ready to make your next move? A career atSTS Aerospaceallows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospacein Laconia, NH isseeking 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for extended periods, work around manufacturing equipment, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Additional Information

• 401(k)


• Medical, Dental & Visioninsurance


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Flexible spending account (FSA)


• Health savings account (HSA)


• Paid time off


• Tuition Reimbursement

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.