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DRT Holdings, LLC —Meriden, CT
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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Tool Maker (Milling) Aerospace

DRT Holdings, LLC -
Meriden, CT

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid jury duty
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Inspection gauge
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Measurement-based inspection
Monitoring dimensions
Manufacturing facility experience
Mechanical drawings
Dimensional measurements
CNC quality inspection
Precision measurement in machining
Milling machines

Full Job Description

Sign-On Bonus Available!

Competitive Weekly Pay + Overtime + Benefits & 401(k) Starting Day 1

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?

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: Bullards VTL (1940s retro fitted with CNC vs VTL manual), Okuma Lathe Horizontal, Okuma TVL, Nakamura
Milling: Matsuura and Niigata
Experience with large VTL machines

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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!

Keywords: Tool Maker, Tool & Die Maker, CNC Machinist, CNC Milling, 5-Axis Machining, Precision Machining, Aerospace Manufacturing, Tool Room, Fixture Builder, Jig Builder, GD&T, Multi-Axis Milling, Aerospace Tooling. #Aerospace #ToolMaker #CNCMachinist #PrecisionMachining #ToolAndDie #ManufacturingJobs #HiringNow #SignOnBonus

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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