Mold maker/Toolmaker
AMETEK · Bridgeport, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at AMETEK (industrial) in Bridgeport, CT.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (6+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- ✓ CNC 50%
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- ✓ Machining 40%
- Root cause 30%
- CATIA / NX 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: AMETEK in Bridgeport
2 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Tooling Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
- Quality Engineer · Quality
Full description from AMETEKAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions.
- ◆Produce jigs and assembly fixtures and tooling with no instruction for use with surgical instrumentation and implants.
- ◆Assist in training for new Toolmakers and Apprentices.
- ◆Set-up & Operate CNC machining centers as well as manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and other tool room equipment as necessary.
- ◆Responsible for ensuring all assigned fixtures, assemblies, and tools are inspected to print and all documentation is recorded to department procedures.
- ◆Leads and plans the setup and operation of assigned types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
- ◆The ability to perform and complete complex tasks and give an ETA of completion of assigned tasks/projects without assistance from others.
- ◆Troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with equipment, fixtures, jigs, tooling and related processes. Also responsible for re-work or repair of all fixturing.
- ◆Complete required preventative maintenance on equipment.
- ◆Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.
- ◆Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
- ◆Responsible to comply with company
Education and Experience
- ✓6+ years of experience Tool and Die making.
- ✓Minimum High School Diploma or GED, Vocational or Apprenticeship preferred.
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Responsible for assisting Tool Room Lead or Supervisor/Manager with building and/or repairing all types, sizes and shapes of dies, fixtures, jigs and tooling.
KSA's
- •Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) and/or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
- •Problem-solving skills.
- •Ability to be a team player.
- •Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
- •High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and where muscular control and delicate touch are required.
- •High degree of attention and care.