Senior Tool & Gage Maker, 1st Shift (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off (vacation, personal/sick

Holidays

401(k) match and company contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Sr. Tool and Gage Maker for 1st shift at our North Berwick, ME facility. You will read blueprints, perform tool and gauge fabrication, and set up precision equipment on lathes, Bridgeport's, and surface grinders. Strong shop math, careful measurements, and adherence to safety are essential.

You will document work, calibrate instruments, and support internal/external customers with technical guidance while following tool procedures and SAP transactions.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with certificate/degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machines and lathes to make tools and gauges.
• Read blueprints, sketches, and drawings to fabricate and calibrate tooling.
• Set up and calibrate fixtures and gages to specifications.
• Maintain safe work practices and use precision measuring equipment.

Skills

Tool & Gage Making

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

Shop math

Education

High School or GED

Technical certificate or degree in related field

Tools

HAAS machine

TRAK milling machine

Dial indicators

Job description

Location:

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

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

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

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
• Read and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and pieces 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
• 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.

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.

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