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Jobot lists this Senior Tool & Die Maker/CNC Programmer opportunity in danbury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Toolmaker with CNC machining experience / Generous pay + OT
Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year.
Hosted by: Christine McNamara
A bit about us
We are seeking a highly skilled Tool & Die Maker/CNC Programmer to support the design, fabrication, and maintenance of precision tooling used in aerospace manufacturing. This role operates in a low-volume, high-mix environment, producing complex tooling, fixtures, and components with extremely tight tolerances and strict quality requirements.
Why join us
Opportunity to support prototype, R&D, and complex tooling builds
Competitive compensation with shift differential and overtime opportunities
Stable, high-demand industry with long-term career growth
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Generous PTO and sick leave
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Build, modify, and repair precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and dies used in aerospace manufacturing
Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders (3, 4, and/or 5-axis) to machine complex components
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to determine machining approach and tolerances
Plan machining sequences, select tooling, and perform setups for prototype and short-run tooling builds
Perform precision machining operations including milling, turning, boring, drilling, threading, and grinding
Conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and CMM equipment
Troubleshoot machining processes, tooling issues, and dimensional discrepancies during build and prove-out
Fabricate and adjust custom tooling and fixtures as needed to support production efficiency
Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP as applicable)
Document inspection results, process changes, and shift hand-off notes
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tooling design and manufacturability
Qualifications
5+ years of Toolmaker, Tool & Die, or CNC machining experience in a precision environment
Proven experience in tooling, machining, or a related manufacturing field.
Experience designing and building new dies, as well as repairing old dies as needed.
Proficiency in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
Familiarity with stamping press operations.
Experience machining stainless steel required.
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques
Strong mathematical skills (geometry, trigonometry for complex machining calculations)
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from print to completion
CAD/CAM software experience with Mastercam experience preferably using HAAS and Fryer CNC Machines
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Worksite address
danbury, CT, 06813, US
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