Tool Maker VTL / 1st Shift / Weekly Pay + Sign on in Meriden, Connecticut at DRT Holdings, LLC

Are you an experienced Master Machinist - Tool Maker or Precision Machinist looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Connecticut?

We are hiring a Tool Maker (Turning/Milling) to build and maintain the precision tooling that supports critical aerospace products. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-precision projects in a clean, professional manufacturing environment where your skills and craftsmanship are valued.

If you enjoy problem-solving, machining complex parts, and working to tight tolerances, we want to hear from you.

• Certain days you may need to run production, but able to take jobs from blueprints to finished products.
• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production equipment
• Set up and operate CNC turning large VTL and small lathes, 5-Axis and small milling machines
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications
• Work with engineering and quality teams to develop tooling solutions and improve processes
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, indicators, and height gages
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support aerospace manufacturing operations requiring exceptional accuracy and repeatability

• 5+ years of experience in tool making tool & die, precision machining, or a related manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC turning/milling equipment, including 5-axis machining
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and tight-tolerance manufacturing
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience in an AS9100 manufacturing environment
• CNC setup, programming, or advanced troubleshooting experience
• Experience with large multi-axis milling machines, including Niigata equipment
• Turning: Bullard's VTL (1940s retro fitted with CNC vs VTL manual), Okuma Lathe Horizontal, Okuma TVL, Nakamura
• Milling: Matsuura and Niigata
• Experience with large VTL machines

This is more than a production machining role. You'll work in a true toolroom environment where your expertise directly impacts the quality and success of aerospace products used around the world!