Wallingford, CT30+ days ago
RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Planning and performing a variety of roughing out, boring, facing, turning, lapping, finishing and grinding operations to make, alter and repair a wide range of carbide dies and integrated parts generally for use on heading machines o Fabricating special tools for the Research and Development department occasionally o Setting up and operating bench lathe for precise and difficult machining using diamond, diamond dust and paste or other abrasive materials o Selecting, installing and adjusting tool compounds and tail stock and making necessary brass arbors and laps o Checking work with fixed and adjustable measuring instruments to maintain very close tolerances and making necessary adjustments to ensure conformance with specifications o Instructing and/or assisting employees and other operators as needed o Following all safety rules and regulations REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The following skills and qualifications are required for this position: o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work o Prior experience working with machinery and tooling o Excellent written and oral communication skills o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite o Demonstrate an excellent safety record o Read and interpret written instructions o Demonstrate basic math skills including decimals and fractions o Desire to continuously improve manufacturing processes o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities o Work independently as well as in a team environment o Demonstrate strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment o Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY) PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Prior experience working with carbide ABOUT US: Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. Back to my Search Position Details - Manufacturing Tool Room Job ID 623707 Title Manufacturing Tool Room Type Full-time Location Wallingford, CT 06492 Departments Manufacturing Date Published April 23, 2026 End Date 05-01-2026 Job Description Manufacturing Tool Room 61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492 CT180 Manufacturing Facility Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm OVERVIEW: Working as Full-time Manufacturing Tool Room-Carbide Die Finisher/Tool Crib Machinist, you will be responsible for making, altering and repairing a wide range of carbide dies and integrated parts generally for use on heading machines.