Toolroom Precision Machinist; Manual

Step Into the Toolroom:
Your Day, Your Craft

At Northeast Tool & Manufacturing, our Toolroom is where ideas become parts that fly. As a Manual Precision Machinist, you’ll spend your day transforming drawings into reality while supporting aerospace production with world‑class tooling and prototypes.

• Set up and run manual equipment—mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses to produce precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, work holding solutions, and prototype components.
• Study blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to choose materials, machining sequences, and methods that meet exacting requirements.
• Select the right cutters and tooling, plan operations, and fine‑tune setups to hit tight dimensional tolerances.
• Design, adapt, and improve tooling and work holding to enable efficient, repeatable production.
• Verify every detail using precision metrology to ensure specifications and tolerances are met.
• Perform finishing and light assembly—deburring, polishing, sandblasting, part marking, and installing threaded inserts.
• Keep your workspace clean, safe, and organized while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• 2+ years of experience in manual machining, toolroom, or toolmaking producing precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, work holding, or prototypes.
• Hands‑on proficiency with manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and related shop equipment.
• Fluency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Solid shop math and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to work independently to develop tooling and work holding solutions.
• Basic computer skills;
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. independently and use lifting assistance when needed.

• CNC machine setup and/or Wire EDM experience.
• Background in designing, modifying, or improving tooling, fixtures, and work holding.
• Familiarity with AS9100 manufacturing environments.
• Experience machining high‑temperature alloys (e.g., Inconel, Monel).
• Forklift experience or ability to obtain certification.
• Associate degree in machining or manufacturing.
• GD&T certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (or higher).

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

We’re a preferred supplier of precision machined components and complex assemblies serving Aerospace, Defense, and Space programs. Certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015, we leverage 5‑Axis Milling, Multi‑Axis Turning, and Wire EDM to deliver quality on the industry’s toughest applications.

• Expect competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A 4% company‑matched 401(k) through Fidelity
• Nine paid holidays (including your birthday)
• A collaborative, team‑oriented environment

When our people grow, our company grows.

• GD&T
• Dovetail CNC
• CNC Tooling
• Manual machining skills

• Manual Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)