Machine Tool Calibration Technician – 1st Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Springdale, AR seeks a skilled Machine Tool Calibration Technician to maintain the accuracy and alignment of CNC machines used to manufacture aerospace components.

You will perform calibration, leveling, and verification using Renishaw Ballbar systems, laser tools, and precision levels. Collaborate with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and OEM service technicians to ensure parts meet engineering specs and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Calibrate, level, and align CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and OEM specs.
• Perform precision calibration using ball bars, lasers, and precision levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy, alignment, and performance of CNC machine tools.
• Perform machine geometry inspections and verification after maintenance or relocations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new machines.
• Coordinate calibration schedules and document activities per FAA and AS9100 requirements.
• Maintain calibration records in SAP or other CMMS systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measurement

CNC geometry

Tools

Renishaw Ballbar systems

Laser calibration systems

Dial indicators

Granite squares

Job description

Location:
US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 1 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted:
2026-07-29

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 1 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a skilled Machine Tool Calibration Technician to support our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility by maintaining the accuracy, alignment, and performance of CNC machine tools and precision manufacturing equipment.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring machine tool accuracy, process capability, and equipment reliability by performing machine calibration, geometric verification, precision alignment, and troubleshooting of advanced CNC equipment used to manufacture aerospace components.

The Machine Tool Calibration Technician is responsible for calibrating, leveling, aligning, and verifying the geometric accuracy of CNC machine tools and associated manufacturing equipment. This position partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure equipment consistently produces parts within engineering and customer specifications. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, precision measurement skills, and extensive knowledge of CNC machine geometry, machine alignment, and calibration techniques.

Work Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Overtime may be required to support production schedules, machine installations, planned maintenance, and equipment recovery activities.

• Perform machine geometry inspections and calibration of 5-axis CNC lathes, mills, and machining centers.
• Level, align, and verify machine tool accuracy during installation, relocation, preventive maintenance, and repair activities.
• Perform ball bar analysis, laser calibration, spindle alignment, rotary axis verification, backlash compensation, and machine positioning accuracy checks.
• Utilize precision metrology equipment including Renishaw Ballbar systems, laser calibration systems, electronic precision levels, dial indicators, granite squares, and other alignment equipment to verify machine performance.
• Perform complete machine tool geometric inspections and requalification following repairs, spindle replacement, ball screw replacement, machine relocation, or crash recovery.
• Support installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new machine tools while verifying compliance with OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot machine accuracy, repeatability, and positioning issues while working with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and OEM service technicians to restore machine capability.
• Develop and execute preventive calibration schedules to maintain machine accuracy and reliability.
• Interpret machine geometry reports, OEM specifications, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and technical documentation.
• Support capability studies, first article inspections, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to machine accuracy.
• Coordinate corrective actions when machine performance falls outside established tolerances.
• Maintain calibration schedules and documentation in accordance with FAA regulations, AS9100 quality standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records within SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by maintaining complete and accurate calibration documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while complying with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), OSHA, FAA, and company policies.
• Regulatory Requirement
• Experience calibrating, leveling, and aligning CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis machine tools.
• Strong understanding of machine tool geometry and precision alignment principles.
• Experience using machine tool calibration equipment including ball bars, laser calibration systems, electronic levels, dial indicators, and precision alignment instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, OEM specifications, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience