Toolmaker

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Full Time Kamatics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.71 To $37.00 Hourly

Kamatics is seeking a Toolmaker who performs a wide range of manual machining and toolmaking operations within the tool room to support production across all value streams, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring high-quality tooling. This role emphasizes fixture building, abrasive machining, and hands‑on tool fabrication using specialty rubberized materials.

The position requires strong blueprint interpretation, creativity in problem‑solving, and the ability to work through detailed, multi‑step processes with patience and precision.

Set up and perform manual machining operations to fabricate and repair tooling and fixtures

Build and modify tooling from print, including fixtures, grinding components, and abrasive machining tools

Interpret complex blueprints and full GD&T requirements to manufacture parts to specification

Work to tight tolerances (typically around ±.001") while maintaining quality standards

Perform tooling processes such as grinding, lapping, polishing, and grit blasting

Support production through troubleshooting and resolving tooling and machining issues

Assist in the creation of rubberized blanks, including measuring, mixing, and processing materials through multi‑step curing processes

Apply and support KAron coating processes (training provided)

Develop and document tooling procedures and best practices

Train and support operators on tooling usage and processes

Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with safety standards

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and process enhancements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: 4–6+ years of hands‑on toolmaker experience (tool room experience strongly preferred)

Required Skills

Strong background in manual machining (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.)

Experience building tooling and fixtures from print

Advanced understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading

Experience working with tight tolerances (±.001")

Exposure to abrasive machining or grinding processes preferred

CNC experience is a plus but not required

Creative problem‑skill with a hands‑on approach

Patient and detail‑oriented, especially with multi‑step processes

Highly organized and able to manage precise measurements and material handling

Comfortable working with non‑traditional materials (e.g., rubberized/plastic compounds)

Occasional (15–40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs

Frequent bending, twisting, and grasping

Prolonged standing

At Kamatics, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Kamatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.