Toolmaker

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Tool Room Full Time Kamatics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.71 To $44.56 Hourly

Kamatics is seeking a Toolmaker / Tool Room Machinist to support production by designing, building, repairing, and modifying tooling and fixtures within the Tool Room. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of manual machining operations to fabricate custom tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production support equipment while minimizing downtime and ensuring high-quality manufacturing.

This position emphasizes fixture building, manual machining, abrasive machining, and hands-on tool fabrication, including working with specialty rubberized materials and proprietary coating processes. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with strong blueprint interpretation skills who enjoys tackling complex machining challenges and working independently to support production.

About Kamatics:Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. We take pride in engineering excellence, collaborative problem solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.

• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including mills, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other Tool Room equipment.
• Design, build, modify, repair, and maintain custom tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production support equipment from engineering drawings.
• Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T requirements to manufacture precision tooling to specification.
• Machine components to tight tolerances (typically ±.001") while maintaining high quality standards.
• Perform precision grinding, lapping, polishing, grit blasting, and other finishing operations as required.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, and machining issues while developing practical solutions to minimize downtime and improve manufacturability.
• Evaluate existing tooling and recommend design or process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and tool life.
• Support production by providing Tool Room expertise for machining, fixture modifications, and tooling repairs.
• Assist in the creation of rubberized blanks, including measuring, mixing, and processing materials through detailed multi-step curing processes.
• Apply and support KAron coating processes (training provided).
• Develop and document tooling procedures, setup instructions, and best practices.
• Train and support production personnel on tooling usage, fixture setup, and proper machining techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure tooling is properly identified and stored.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, process optimization, and tooling improvements.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school or apprenticeship in Tool & Die, Machining, or Manufacturing Technology preferred.

• 5–8+ years of hands-on Toolmaker or Tool Room Machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Tool Room experience building and repairing production tooling and fixtures.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

• Strong background operating manual mills, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other conventional Tool Room equipment.
• Experience designing, building, modifying,…