Senior Tool and Gage Maker, 2nd shift ( Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Second shift

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, ME seeks a Sr. Tool and Gage Maker to read blueprints and perform machining on manual and CNC equipment. You will set up, calibrate, and fabricate gages and fixtures, ensuring accuracy and safety across all tasks.

You will provide technical support, follow tool-related procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement on the shop floor. Second shift work is available, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years with completed certificate or degree.

Responsibilities

• Read and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and sample pieces to lay out durable tools.
• Machining processes to alter and repair tools, gages and fixtures.
• Set up complex angled setups using precision measuring equipment safely.
• Calibrate/fabricate fixtures and gages to specifications.
• Provide written/ verbal technical support to internal and external customers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Setups

Gages & tools

Precision measurement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HAAS milling

TRAK milling

Lathe

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

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

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.

• 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 2nd 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
• Excellent computer skills

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