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Goodwin Recruiting
Tool Maker/Machinist Fort Wayne, IN
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A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$48,021 / year median in Indiana
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here $28-$35.50/hour | First Shift | Company-Paid Employee Health Insurance Do you prefer building precision parts from raw material instead of loading a machine and pressing a button? We're looking for an experienced Tool Maker/Machinist to manufacture low-volume, high-precision components, prototypes, fixtures, and tooling for automation and aerospace applications. This first-shift opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded machinist who can read a print, determine the best machining approach, and independently take a part from concept to completion. Compensation & Benefits $28-$35.50/hour, based on experience First-shift schedule Employee health insurance fully covered by the company HSA health plan option 401(k) with company-funded profit sharing Up to four weeks of PTO Seven personal or sick days Company-paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage What You'll Do Manufacture machine components, prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and aerospace parts Operate CNC knee mills, lathes, surface grinders, and other machine-shop equipment Program, set up, and run your own work Fabricate parts and assemblies from raw material Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, job orders, and GD&T callouts Machine low-quantity parts to tolerances of ±0.0005 inch or tighter Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment Adjust machine settings, tooling, and processes to maintain accuracy and quality Assemble fixtures, tooling, and mechanical components Collaborate with engineers and other machinists to solve manufacturing challenges Perform routine machine maintenance Required Qualifications At least five years of practical machining or tool-making experience Strong experience operating knee mills, lathes, and surface grinders Ability to independently program, set up, and operate machine-shop equipment Experience producing parts from raw material through final inspection Ability to read and interpret complex prints and GD&T Proven ability to hold tolerances of ±0.0005 inch or tighter Experience using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, and related inspection equipment Must provide personal tools and measuring equipment Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Self-directed and capable of working with limited supervision Strong mechanical aptitude, organization, and attention to detail Ability to communicate and work effectively with engineers and machinists Preferred Experience Conversational machine programming Machining steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and exotic aerospace materials Welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly Automation equipment or machine-building experience If you're the person coworkers call when a difficult print, tight tolerance, or one-off part lands in the shop, this role should feel right at home.