Tool Maker

Company: Manpower
Location: South Windham
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a hardworking, motivated, experienced Tool Maker to join their team. The Tool Maker is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and repairing tooling required for machining, fabrication, and assembly operations. This role is essential to ensuring that production meets stringent defense and aerospace quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in precision machining, problem solving, and working with complex mechanical systems. Location: South Windham, CT Hours: 1st or 2nd Shift Pay Range: $40 - $45/hr. What’s the Job? Manufacture, modify, and repair precision tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and gauges used in the production of machined components. Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and 3D models to create high accuracy tools that meet tight tolerances. Operate conventional and/or CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment to fabricate tooling components. Perform tool assembly, alignment, tuning, and verification to ensure proper function in production settings. Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on existing tooling to minimize downtime. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, and quality teams to optimize tooling designs for manufacturability and performance. Measure, inspect, and validate tooling using precision metrology equipment (micrometres, CMMs, height gauges, indicators, etc.). Maintain detailed records of tool designs, revisions, materials, and maintenance activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives targeting quality, safety, and productivity improvements. What’s Needed? Minimum Education – High School diploma or GED 5 years of experience as a Tool Maker, Tool & Die Maker, or Precision Machinist. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T. Strong knowledge of machining processes and equipment. Hands-on experience with CNC and/or manual machining operations. Expertise in precision measurement and inspection tools. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Ability to work with tight tolerances and high reliability product specifications. What’s in it for me? Healthcare Insurance (Med/Vis/Den) 401k Matching PTO Flex Schedule Tuition Reimbursement Program Referral Program Employee Assistance Program If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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