Tool Room Technician

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)

Available

Shifts:

Training REQUIRED on 1st Shift (approx. 3 weeks)

3rd Shift: 11:00pm to 7:30am

Machine Shop-style tooling production, Frequent setup/teardown work, Mostly lathe-based equipment

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.

• 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)

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.