Aerospace Tool, Die & Gage Master — Onsite Craft

RTX; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is hiring a skilled Toolmaker to plan, fabricate, alter and repair a wide variety of tools, dies and gauges in Middletown, CT. You will work under supervision to interpret drawings, prepare material layouts, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

Minimum 5+ years in toolmaking required; broad knowledge of machining methods, shop metallurgy and precision measurement. On-site role with competitive benefits and opportunities to advance within a leading aerospace provider.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of toolmaking including machining methods and materials.
• Experience reading complex drawings and performing advanced shop math.
• 4-year apprenticeship in tool, die and gauge making or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and layout material requirements from drawings.
• Estimate jobs and support services to meet schedules.
• Install, maintain and repair tooling and perform preventive maintenance.
• Instruct others in tool handling, safety and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors on new tooling installations.
• Ensure equipment and tooling meet specifications and quality standards.
• Support production to resolve tooling-related bottlenecks.
• Review projects with supervisors and other trades as needed.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

Engineering drawings

Shop math

Education

4-year tool, die & gauge making apprenticeship

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface plate

Job description

RTX is hiring a skilled Toolmaker to plan, fabricate, alter and repair a wide variety of tools, dies and gauges in Middletown, CT. You will work under supervision to interpret drawings, prepare material layouts, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

Minimum 5+ years in toolmaking required; broad knowledge of machining methods, shop metallurgy and precision measurement. On-site role with competitive benefits and opportunities to advance within a leading aerospace provider.