01883104 Senior Tool & Gage Maker, 1st Shift

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Paid time off

Disability Leave

Savings & Investment Plan

Employee Scholar Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Maine is hiring a Sr. Tool and Gage Maker to support operating manual machines, lathes, Bridgeport's and surface grinders on first shift. You will read blueprints, perform tool and gage fabrication and calibration, and maintain accuracy across fixtures and gauges.

Expect to work with Haas or Trak equipment, manage multiple priorities, and participate in continuous improvement. Training opportunities and on-site teamwork are emphasized within a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years with completed certificate or post-secondary degree.
• 5+ years of tool & gage making experience with completed technical certificate or post-secondary degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Read and work from blueprints, sketches and drawings; lay out durable tools for machining or inspection.
• Perform machining processes to alter and repair tools, gages and fixtures.
• Set up tooling and ensure fixtures/gages are calibrated to specifications.
• Provide written/ verbal technical support to internal and external customers.
• Execute SAP transactions thoroughly and accurately.
• Adhere to safety and sign-in/out procedures; support ACE initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Tool & Gage Making

Blueprint Reading

Machining Setup

Quality Control

Education

High School or GED

Post-secondary certificate / technical training

Tools

HAAS

TRAK

SAP Transactions

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight‑knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

What You Will Do

Sr. Tool and Gage Maker, Operating Manual Machines, Lathes ,Bridgeport's, and Surface Grinders.

Independently perform a variety of tool and gage making functions to support various machines and equipment within the business unit and other areas of the facility

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

Read and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and piece samples, layout durable tools for the purpose of machining and/or inspection

Perform machining processes to conduct alterations and necessary repairs on tools, gages and fixtures

Understand the use and care of basic hand tools and precision measuring equipment to complete complex compound angled set‑ups

Perform set‑ups with proficiency, in a safe manner

Ensure that all fixtures and gages (simple and complex) are calibrated and/or fabricated to specifications

Provide written and verbal technical support to internal and external customers

Understand and work to the Pratt & Whitney tool‑related procedures

Fabricate and Calibrate ID/OD gages for inspection of diameters; precisely compute compound angles

Ensure that tools are properly identified with all information including tool number, weight and change letter

Execute related SAP transactions thoroughly and accurately

Adhere to procedures for machine sign‑in, clean‑up and maintenance of equipment, clocking procedures, tooling sign‑out for inventory management, and vacation scheduling

Follow EHS guidelines and procedures such as use of proper P.P.E., following Job Safety Analysis work sheets and watch for the safety of co‑workers

Work to ACE initiatives following guidelines; contribute to continuous improvement of all work related functions

Flexibility around shifts, for training and to maintain workflow, to include overtime

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Experince working on a HAAS or TRAK milling machine or lathe is a plus.

This is an amazing opportunity on 1st shift.

What You Will Learn

Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a stat of the art facility.

Training and advancement opportunities at all levels through a supportive and collaborative employee experience.

On -the -job training using the most advanced technology in the industry today

Qualifications You Must Have

High School or GED

5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years w/completed certificate or post‑secondary degree in related field

Qualifications We Prefer

5+ years of tool & gage making experience with completed technical certificate / post‑secondary degree in related field, trade or tool & gage making program

Demonstrated knowledge of advanced shop math, algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

Understand the use and care of machinery, basic hand tools and precision measuring equipment

Working knowledge of silver and soft soldering

Working knowledge of welding and heat treat applications

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is $29.42-$55.30. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Bonus Plan – eligible to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)

Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays

Additional Leaves including short-term & long-term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave

Savings & Investment Plan with company match & employer contributions

Flexible savings and spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources to support a Healthy You

Employee Scholar Program – one of the most comprehensive company-sponsored employee education programs in the world (No waiting period!)

Employee discounts and rebates program

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience