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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Sr. Tool and Gage Maker in North Berwick, ME, to support aircraft engine tooling. You'll read blueprints, set up and operate precision tools, and calibrate gages, while following strict safety and quality procedures.

This onsite role offers opportunities to contribute to high-precision aerospace manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tool & gage making or 3+ years with related certs, plus strong math, welding,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED plus 5+ years in tool & gage making, or 3+ years with related certificate/degree.
• Strong knowledge of advanced shop math (algebra, trig, geometry).
• Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Experience with silver/soft soldering; welding and heat treatment.
• Excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints; lay out tools for machining or inspection.
• Perform machining and repairs on tools, gages, fixtures.
• Set up and operate basic hand tools and precision instruments.
• Ensure fixtures and gages meet specifications.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Follow Pratt & Whitney procedures and SAP transactions.
• Calibrate ID/OD gages and compute angles.
• Adhere to safety and ACE initiative guidelines.
• Work flexible shifts including overtime.

Skills

Tool & gage making

Shop math

Machinery operation

Soldering

Welding & heat treat

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED + 5+ years experience or 3+ years with certificate/degree

Tools

HAAS/TRAK equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Role Type: Onsite

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.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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 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

• 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 Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)
• Comprehensive Benefits Program - medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 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 As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.