Industrial Maintenance Toolmaker

Location: Farmington, CT | Direct Hire | $35–41/hr (based on experience) About The Company Our client is an established precision manufacturer with decades of experience producing metal components and assemblies for a range of industries, including medical, defense, and aerospace. Family owned and managed, they partner closely with customers from early prototyping through full-volume production, and are known for taking on complex, precision-driven work that requires real technical expertise. They're looking for a skilled Maintenance Toolmaker to keep their production floor running at its best. Responsibilities You'll work independently, diagnosing issues and building solutions from blueprints or verbal direction - designing, building, repairing, and maintaining the machinery that keeps this facility producing precision parts. Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment; handle advanced machine repairsSet up and operate machine tools to close tolerances for precision partsBuild fixtures and gauges as neededCollaborate with other team members on machinery design, maintenance, and repairOperate forklifts and other equipment to move heavy machineryPerform lockout/tagout procedures in line with OSHA standardsKeep accurate maintenance recordsSupport production tooling needs as they ariseRecommend process improvements and help maintain a safe, clean work environment Qualifications High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent hands-on experience5+ years of machine maintenance experienceCT-approved journeyperson (completed apprenticeship) preferredAbility to read and interpret blueprintsForklift operation experienceStrong communication skills and independent judgmentA detail-oriented, task-driven work ethicBonus points: welding experience, especially laser welding equipment/fixture maintenanceFamiliarity with manufacturing/quality engineering principles and design for manufacturing Physical Requirements Corrected vision for reading prints and inspecting close-tolerance parts, manual dexterity for precision work, and the ability to stoop and bend throughout the shift. AimHire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer #IND1