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Lead Toolmaker

HEN, LLC
Cheshire, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026

We are always seeking to hire talented, hard-working, and committed individuals for roles in Operations (CNC Machining, Tool Making, and Fabrication/Assembly), Engineering, Quality and other Support Roles.
We are looking for a toolmaker who has experience in analyzing specifications, lay out material stock, set up and operates machine tools, knowledge of fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair jigs and fixtures, gauges, composite molds, specialty machines and specialty tools, applying knowledge of tool shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.
Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
Make components for tools, fixtures, and jigs from a blueprint.
Able to choose cutting tools, work holding and masoning tools.

Required Skills & Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required
5 years’ experience in tool making
3 years of trade school or vocational education
Ability to read machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have 5 years experience as Tool Maker ?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $50

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