What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Maker (Milling) | Aerospace Precision Machining position at DRT Aerospace, LLC?
Location: Meriden, CT
Shifts Available
We are seeking a highly skilled Tool Maker (Milling) to support precision aerospace manufacturing in a high-performance, tight-tolerance production environment in Connecticut.
If you thrive in hands-on toolroom work, precision milling, and building mission-critical tooling used in aerospace production, this is a role where your craftsmanship directly impacts quality, safety, and performance.
What You’ll Do
As a Tool Maker specializing in milling, you will:
This is not repetitive production work. You’ll be part of a true toolroom environment, where no two jobs are the same. Your work directly supports aerospace programs requiring extreme accuracy, repeatability, and craftsmanship.
Apply Today
If you’re a skilled Tool Maker who takes pride in precision milling and tooling craftsmanship, we want to talk to you!
Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly for a phone screen.
Click Apply to be considered immediately!
#Aerospace
Shifts Available
- 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Overtime Available
- 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Overtime Available
We are seeking a highly skilled Tool Maker (Milling) to support precision aerospace manufacturing in a high-performance, tight-tolerance production environment in Connecticut.
If you thrive in hands-on toolroom work, precision milling, and building mission-critical tooling used in aerospace production, this is a role where your craftsmanship directly impacts quality, safety, and performance.
What You’ll Do
As a Tool Maker specializing in milling, you will:
- Build, modify, and repair precision jigs, fixtures, gauges, and production tooling
- Perform complex manual and CNC milling setups to tight aerospace tolerances
- Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
- Work closely with engineering and quality teams to solve tooling and machining challenges
- Use precision inspection tools to verify dimensions and ensure compliance
- Support continuous improvement in tooling design, manufacturability, and reliability
- 5 years of experience in tool making, precision machining, or tool & die environments
- Strong background in manual milling and/or CNC milling machines
- Ability to read and interpret complex prints and GD&T
- Experience working with tight tolerances and aerospace-grade materials
- Skilled in precision measuring tools (micrometers, indicators, height gauges, etc.)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset]
- Aerospace or AS9100 environment experience
- Jig grinding, surface grinding, or EDM exposure
- Programming or setup experience on CNC mills (Bridgeport, VMC, ProtoTrak, Hurco, etc.)
- Competitive pay based on experience shift premium (where applicable)
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
- Paid time off holidays
- Stable, long-term aerospace manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work on high-precision, flight-critical components
This is not repetitive production work. You’ll be part of a true toolroom environment, where no two jobs are the same. Your work directly supports aerospace programs requiring extreme accuracy, repeatability, and craftsmanship.
Apply Today
If you’re a skilled Tool Maker who takes pride in precision milling and tooling craftsmanship, we want to talk to you!
Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly for a phone screen.
Click Apply to be considered immediately!
#Aerospace