

Toolmaker Helper
Aerotek
Posted Friday, February 20, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005845186
Join a leading company manufacturing parts for the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. We are seeking a dedicated Toolmaker Helper to assist in our production processes.
Responsibilities- Perform cleaning and minor mold repairs on a daily basis.
- Stage tooling for reassembly and assist the mold maker as needed.
- Ensure the cleanliness of all shop equipment and stations.
- Operate machines, hand tools, and power tools efficiently.
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds with precision.
- Experience with hand and power tools.
- Proficiency in disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling components in various capacities such as automotive or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of general production and cleaning.
- Mechanically inclined with a strong aptitude for learning new skills.
Our company offers endless opportunities to learn and grow across various departments and products. Employees can transition into different roles, as demonstrated by our Assembly Manager, who started as a temp and advanced into multiple technical roles before becoming a manager. Enjoy working in a clean, safety-conscious environment where air quality and sound levels are regularly tested to ensure they are below normal thresholds.
Work EnvironmentWork in a cleanroom environment that is temperature controlled. Employees are required to wear steel-toed shoes, smocks, hairnets, safety glasses, and earplugs if requested. Our facility features a well-lit, organized, and clean standard manufacturing floor. Work schedules are as follows: 1st shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and 3rd shift from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Thomaston, CT.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Thomaston,CT.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Email: jsantulli@aerotek.com