1st shift Toolmaker in Watertown, CT! Job Listing at Kelly Services in Thomaston, CT (Job ID US3602559_BH9972133)

Description

1st shift Toolmaker - DIRECT HIRE
Location: Watertown, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pay: $30–$38 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Full Benefits Package

Position Summary

Kelly is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join our team. This role is key to maintaining process control in eyelet stamping and supporting production activities such as setups, component changes, and start-ups. We're looking for a hands-on team player with deep experience in eyelet tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, construct, alter, and repair complex tooling including dies, punches, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and press tooling.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and engineering data to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Operate a wide range of tool room equipment: lathes, milling machines, grinders, saws, jig borers, presses, etc.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling and mechanical components such as gears, pulleys, and sensors.
• Perform bench and machine operations to construct and assemble eyelet tools and dies.
• Setup and troubleshoot production tooling and resolve component quality issues.
• Maintain and repair production tooling as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork in the stamping department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Journeyman License preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in eyelet manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with deep drawn metal products and high-speed transfer presses is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Use of PPE required on the production floor.
• Physical activities include standing, walking, climbing, lifting, pushing/pulling, crouching, and grasping.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Overtime eligibility
• Opportunities for growth and development

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About Kelly

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