Tool Die and Gage Maker - 1st Shift (Onsite)

3M HEALTHCARE; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX invites qualified candidates in Middletown, CT to join the team for fabrication work to conceive, develop, construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, and gauges.

The role requires broad toolmaking knowledge, a 4-year apprenticeship, and 5+ years of experience. You will interpret drawings, plan material needs, and perform maintenance and installations across tooling projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Broad knowledge of toolmaking, machining methods, metals/plastics, shop practices.
• Ability to read drawings and perform advanced geometry calculations.
• Equivalent to a 4-year apprenticeship in tool, die and gauge making.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Internal priority for Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and plan material requirements; estimate jobs and schedules.
• Install, maintain and repair tooling; perform preventive maintenance.
• Instruct others in tool use, care, and safety practices.
• Develop efficient tool utilization to resolve production bottlenecks; service equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, vendors on new tooling or equipment installations.
• Support other trades on joint projects and cross-skill opportunities.
• Escalate issues to supervisor; may train to obtain licenses and certifications.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

Reading drawings

Geometry calculations

Precision measurement

Education

4-year apprenticeship in tool, die and gauge making

Tools

CNC machines

CMM inspection

Job description

Job Location and Posting

Date Posted: 2026-05-08

Location: Middletown, CT (220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A)

Job Overview

At Pratt & Whitney, the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems invites qualified candidates to join our team and plan and perform the fabrication work necessary to conceive, develop, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, dies, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction of supervisor interpret broad instructions and drawings to plane and layout material requirements; determine sequences of project phases, prepare control tapes in appropriate machine language, estimate jobs and other required support services to meet changing schedules and priorities; follow up to verify project is completed on time and meets required specifications.
• Perform installations, maintenance and repair work on tooling; conduct preventive maintenance and service required.
• Instruct others in job requirements, care, use and maintenance of tools and equipment and safe work practices.
• Develop unique ways to more effectively utilize tools and equipment to resolve ongoing or unusual problems that cause production bottlenecks; monitor and service equipment to ensure product integrity.
• Work on special assignments with supervisors, engineers, vendors or other trade groups and customers to review and prepare for new tooling or equipment installations; commend service requirements and check out operations to specification requirements.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of the job description; assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides opportunity for shared responsibilities and effective use of available skills.
• Refer difficulties to leader/supervisor; may be required to train for obtaining and maintaining licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned trade specialization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Broad knowledge of toolmaking, including machining methods, cutting qualities of metals and plastics, machine shop practices, shop metallurgy and plating.
• Ability to work from complicated drawings and sketches and make calculations involving advanced shop mathematics, including geometry; use a variety of precision measuring instruments and equipment.
• Equivalent to a 4-year apprenticeship in tool, die and gauge making.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Priority consideration for internal (and recall) Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and affiliated locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage.
• Benefits dependent on specific business unit and whether position is covered by collective-bargaining agreement.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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.