Toolroom Machinist

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA • Laconia, NH

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About The Position

STS Aerospace is seeking a Toolroom Machinist to operate manual machine tools and build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, tooling, and production-support parts. The role works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to support aerospace manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, and saws.
• Ability to read drawings and work with dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of manual machining experience preferred.
• Aerospace or toolroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, and grinders.
• Build, modify, and repair fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Machine one-off and low-volume parts from drawings, sketches, or sample parts.
• Inspect completed work using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixture issues with Engineering and Production.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, records, and a clean, safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Be consistently, regularly, and predictably at work and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED