Toolmaker/Machinist

Quality Engineering Services (QES) is a privately owned aerospace manufacturer that specializes in tooling and fixturing to support the production of aerospace components. QES has been in business for over 50 years and we make tooling/fixturing for major Aerospace/Defense contractors. While working here you will enjoy a small company feel, great project variety, and work alongside experienced professionals.

Summary

The Toolmaker/Machinist is responsible for all assigned jobs through completion. A successful candidate will have experience making tooling and fixturing and will be comfortable setting up a wide variety of jobs.

Benefits

· Weekly Pay

· Overtime opportunities

· Employer paid Life Insurance

· Paid holidays

· Paid time off

· BJ’s Membership

· 401(k) Retirement plan

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Air-conditioned

Primary Responsibilities

Running Jobs

· Read blueprints and use the necessary equipment and measuring devices for the fabrication of tooling and fixturing.

· Utilize proper machines to fabricate precision parts according to specifications.

· Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using measurement equipment including but not limited to dial indicators, gage blocks, calipers, and micrometers.

· Work with the management to resolve any issues regarding assigned jobs, discrepancies with material, and purchased items.

Planning

· Review jobs ahead of time with management to develop a processing plan.

· Determine tooling requirements and outside services needed.

· Coordinate roughing/prep/assembly work with management.

Requirements

· Must have experience making tooling/fixturing/lifting devices/ground support equipment.

Experience

· 5 years as a machinist or toolmaker operating a variety of machines stretching across milling and turning.

· The ability to interpret blueprints, document measured dimensions, and execute the job is required.

· Skilled in using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers

· 5 years with various machine controls, such as: Manual Data Input, Conversational Controls, Prototrak, or Fagor.

Pay

The posted pay range is for the experience listed. Pay outside the range will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen

Ability to Commute:

• Wallingford, CT 06492 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33