Demo

Toolmaker

Microbest, Inc.
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
Description

Our company, a Leader in the industry of precision turned components, is expanding rapidly and we are looking for skilled, dedicated professionals to grow with us. We are not just a company, we are a community of passionate individuals committed to crafting the highest quality products in our sector.

Microbest is currently searching for a seasoned Toolmaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust skill set operating a variety of machine shop equipment, including manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, saws, and other standard metal cutting machinery. This individual will play a crucial role in supporting the manufacture and repair of custom machining fixtures and gauges, thereby supporting the efficient manufacture of both new and existing products on our high-volume production CNC machinery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Expert operation of a diverse range of machine shop equipment, encompassing lathes, mills, grinders, saws, and EDM machines.
  • Execute activities guided by the proper interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications for the fabrication and maintenance of custom machining fixtures and gauges.
  • Collaborate closely with other Toolroom staff and Engineering to devise effective tooling solutions.
  • Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on fixtures and gauges to uphold optimal quality and performance standards.
  • Uphold a tidy and well-organized working environment within the Toolroom.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or apprenticeship training is a plus.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience as a Toolmaker or in a similar capacity within a manufacturing setting.
  • Highly skilled at operating a variety of machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, and grinders.
  • Advanced skills utilizing a wide variety of inspection equipment including, but not limited to Micrometers, height gauges, vision systems, and bore gauges.
  • Good understanding of GD&T principles, along with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, prints and specifications.
  • Capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Short and Long term Disability insurance

Health insurance

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid time off

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Toolmaker?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Toolmaker career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$65,036 - $81,971
Income Estimation: 
$73,947 - $94,663
Income Estimation: 
$65,036 - $81,971
Income Estimation: 
$73,947 - $94,663
Income Estimation: 
$73,947 - $94,663
Income Estimation: 
$78,568 - $98,421
Income Estimation: 
$47,942 - $60,755
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$59,326 - $75,313
Income Estimation: 
$65,036 - $81,971

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Toolmaker.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Computer Simulation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $111,195 - $140,107
    • Income Estimation: $112,146 - $152,040
  • Environmental Compliance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $95,339 - $136,177
    • Income Estimation: $103,075 - $132,729
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Microbest, Inc.

Microbest, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Waterbury, CT Full Time
Job Details Job Description: 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician openings Position: Maintenance Technician Shift: 3rd Shift...
Microbest, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Waterbury, CT Full Time
Job Description Job Description Description : Demonstrate and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Qua...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Toolmaker jobs in the Waterbury, CT area that may be a better fit.

Toolmaker Apprentice

CLICK BOND INC, Watertown, CT

Progressive Toolmaker

Springfield Spring, Bristol, CT

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!