Toolmaker

Job Title: Toolmaker
Job Description
This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining precision tools and dies in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate closely with tool designers to develop new tooling solutions, interpret technical drawings, and ensure high-quality, accurate components using both conventional and CNC machinery.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with tool designers to develop and design new tools and dies that meet production and quality requirements.
• Study blueprints, sketches, and models to plan the sequence of operations required to fabricate tools, dies, and assemblies.
• Set up and operate conventional, NC, and CNC machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines to produce precision components.
• Fit and assemble parts to build, repair, or modify jigs, gauges, and tools using both machine tools and hand tools.
• Use inspection tools such as micrometers, comparators, gauges, and calipers to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Apply progressive die experience to design, build, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive die tooling.
• Fabricate and adjust tooling and fixtures to support press operations and other manufacturing processes.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to complete tooling projects accurately and on time.
• Perform shop math and trigonometry calculations to support layout, machining, and inspection activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work station, bench, and tool area while following safety and quality procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines.
• Experience with progressive die tooling in a production or tooling environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and models to plan and execute fabrication operations.
• Strong skills using inspection tools such as micrometers, comparators, gauges, and calipers.
• Solid knowledge of shop math, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of shop math trigonometry and its application in layout, machining, and inspection.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a tool and die maker or machinist in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in machining, including setup and operation of presses and related equipment.
• Ability to fabricate complex tooling, jigs, and fixtures from engineering drawings.
• Comfort working with both manual and CNC equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise components.

Why Work Here?
You will join a growing organization that offers long-term stability and the opportunity to develop your skills with modern equipment in a new facility. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage with a low deductible, dental and vision benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company match. You will also receive paid time off, including 10 days of vacation and 3 sick or personal days, supporting a healthy work-life balance and long-term career growth.
Work Environment
This position is based in a modern manufacturing facility dedicated to producing on-glass connectors for the automotive industry worldwide. The site is a newly opened plant with all new equipment and close to 200 employees, offering a clean and well-organized manufacturing environment. You will have your own work station, bench, and tool area, enabling you to manage your projects efficiently while working with a variety of machine tools and inspection equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WARWICK, RI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in WARWICK,RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.