Toolroom Machinist in Laconia, New Hampshire at SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA

STS Aerospace is seeking a skilled Toolroom Machinist to operate manual machine tools and build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, tooling, and production-support parts. This position works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to support aerospace manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, and grinders.
• Build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Machine one-off and low-volume parts from drawings, sketches, or sample parts.
• Inspect completed work using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixture issues with Engineering and Production.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, records, and a clean, safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of manual machining experience preferred.
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, and saws.
• Ability to read drawings and work with dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Aerospace or toolroom experience is preferred.