Tool Room Technician
$28 per hourCAD Engineering Resources
Job Description
Job Description
Tool Room Machinist - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contract role through 2026, potential contact-to-hire
Pay Rate: up to $28.00 per hour (based on proven work history)
3rd Shift: 11:00pm to 7:30am - Training REQUIRED on 1st Shift (approx. 3 weeks) Position involves: Machine Shop-style tooling production, Frequent setup/teardown work, Mostly lathe-based equipment Description of the Tool Room Machinist:
The Tool Room Machinist is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling, fixtures, dies, gauges, and precision components. This position supports production by ensuring tooling accuracy, quality, and minimal downtime. Required Skills of the Tool Room Machinist:
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Proficient in manual machining (critical in tool room environment)
- Knowledge of tool steels, heat treating, and surface finishes
- Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment
- 3-7 years experience in a tool room or precision machining environment
- Experience with tight tolerance machining
- Understand CNC programming
- Edit/upload programs into equipment
- Set up CNC mills and/or lathes (prove out programs, set offsets, adjust tooling)
- Read and Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
- Manufacture and repair fixtures, dies, jigs, and special tooling
- Hold tight tolerances (+/- .0005 " or as required)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to work independently/self-manage on off shift(s)
Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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