Toolmaker

Portland, CT 06480

Employment Type: Permanent Job Number: 54754764 Specialty: Branch: Pay Type:

Job Description

Toolmaker
Location: Portland, CT
 Industry: Manufacturing
 Employment Type: Direct Hire
 Compensation: $30–$50/hour (based on experience)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our toolroom team. This role focuses on building, repairing, and modifying precision tooling and molds using CNC milling machines programmed with Mastercam. The ideal candidate has a strong toolroom background and enjoys hands-on, problem-solving work rather than repetitive production machining.
Responsibilities
  • Program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines using Mastercam
  • Build, repair, and modify molds, tooling, and fixtures
  • Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T specifications
  • Machine tight-tolerance components and complex geometries
  • Troubleshoot tooling and mold performance issues
  • Support mold sampling and production trials
  • Assemble tooling and mold components to specifications
  • Maintain quality, safety, and housekeeping standards in the toolroom
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of toolmaking or mold making experience
  • Strong CNC milling experience in a toolroom environment
  • Proficiency with Mastercam Mill (required)
  • Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and tight tolerances
  • Trade school or apprenticeship in Tool & Die, Toolmaking, or Mold Making preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Work Environment
  • Toolroom / manufacturing setting
  • Overtime and occasional weekends may be required
  • PPE required; forklift training provided if needed
Why This Role
  • Hands-on toolmaking and mold work
  • Stable, long-term opportunity
  • Work on custom tooling projects from start to finish
  • Collaborative team environment with skilled trades professionals




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Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.

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Ashlee Williams
Regional Manager of Client Development and Recruitment

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