Job Description
Job Description
I'm looking for a Tool Maker -Maintenance Manager to work for our client in Farmington, CT.
Direct hire - full benefits - Salary $85,000 year or $41 hour
This position will support manufacturing operations by designing, building, repairing, and maintaining tooling, gauges, machinery, and equipment to meet production requirements. This role works independently from detailed written or verbal instructions and contributes to improvements in quality, cost, and lead time.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment and machinery
- Perform advanced mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance
- Set up and operate standard machine tools and equipment to close tolerances
- Fabricate and modify machine components, fixtures, and gauges as required
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support equipment performance and quality standards
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move heavy machinery and tooling
- Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures in compliance with OSHA requirements
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
Qualifications
- Proven experience in tooling, machine repair, and plant equipment maintenance
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues
- Experience operating machine tools and manufacturing precision components
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings, instructions, and specifications
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout
- Ability to work independently and support production schedules
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