Toolmaker

About the position

Join our growing team! Howmet Aerospace is now seeking to fill a Toolmaker position on our 2nd shift in Winsted, CT facility. As a Toolmaker, you will build, inspect, and maintain fixtures and gages to close tolerances (+1-.0002). Maintain product integrity and quality through gage inspections that require close tolerances of +/- .0002.

Responsibilities

• Build and rework gages and fixtures.
• Design changes on tooling fixtures.
• Diagnose and correct fixture and gage problems.
• Oversee acceptable tool design for tool room rework ability.
• Perform machining and grinding of details.
• Perform surveillance on gages and maintain certification.
• Provide floor support.
• Partner with engineering and the layout dept.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain certified toolmaker status.
• Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS and Quality programs and policies.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years technical college or trades school certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years tool making experience.
• Knowledge and ability to problem solve complex issues.
• Familiarity with computer operations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Visual
• Vacation
• 401K
• External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.
• Salary shift differentials: 2nd shift/ $2.00.