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Quality Engineering Services, Inc.

Wallingford, CT (In Person)

$68,640 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 8 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/6/2026

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Toolmaker/Machinist Wallingford, CT 06492 From $33 an hour - Full-time From $33 an hour - Full-time Quality Engineering Services (QES) is a privately owned aerospace manufacturer that specializes in tooling and fixturing to support the production of aerospace components. QES has been in business for over 50 years and we make tooling/fixturing for major Aerospace/Defense contractors. While working here you will enjoy a small company feel, great project variety, and work alongside experienced professionals. Summary The Toolmaker/Machinist is responsible for all assigned jobs through completion. A successful candidate will have experience making tooling and fixturing and will be comfortable setting up a wide variety of jobs. Benefits
  • Weekly Pay
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • BJ's Membership
  • 401(k) Retirement plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Air-conditioned Primary Responsibilities Running Jobs
  • Read blueprints and use the necessary equipment and measuring devices for the fabrication of tooling and fixturing.
  • Utilize proper machines to fabricate precision parts according to specifications.
  • Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using measurement equipment including but not limited to dial indicators, gage blocks, calipers, and micrometers.
  • Work with the management to resolve any issues regarding assigned jobs, discrepancies with material, and purchased items. Planning
  • Review jobs ahead of time with management to develop a processing plan.
  • Determine tooling requirements and outside services needed.
  • Coordinate roughing/prep/assembly work with management. Requirements
  • Must have experience making tooling/fixturing/lifting devices/ground support equipment. Experience
  • 5+ years as a machinist or toolmaker operating a variety of machines stretching across milling and turning.
  • The ability to interpret blueprints, document measured dimensions, and execute the job is required.
  • Skilled in using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
  • 5+ years with various machine controls, such as: Manual Data Input, Conversational Controls, Prototrak, or Fagor.
Pay The posted pay range is for the experience listed. Pay outside the range will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to
Friday Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $33.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Application Question(s): Are you a U.S. Citizen Ability to
Commute:
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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