Tool, Die & Gage Master — Precision Craftsmanship

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a skilled toolmaker in Middletown, CT to conceive, develop, and repair tooling and dies. You will interpret drawings, plan production phases, and improve tooling methods. Expect assignments requiring independent action to resolve production and design challenges.

Requires broad knowledge of toolmaking, 5+ years of experience, and an apprenticeship-equivalent background. On-site role with competitive benefits and potential certifications training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Broad knowledge of toolmaking, machining methods, and shop practices.
• Ability to work from complicated drawings and perform advanced calculations.
• Equivalent to a 4-year apprenticeship in tool, die and gage making.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out material requirements from drawings.
• Prepare control tapes and sequences in machine language.
• Estimate jobs and support services to meet schedules.
• Follow up to ensure on-time completion and specs.
• Install, maintain, and repair tooling.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service.
• Train others in job requirements, care and safe practices.
• Cross-train with other trades on joint projects.
• Refer difficulties to supervisor.

Skills

Toolmaking knowledge

Machining methods

Shop metallurgY & plating

Precision measuring tools

Reading complex drawings

Geometric calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-year apprenticeship equivalence

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a skilled toolmaker in Middletown, CT to conceive, develop, and repair tooling and dies. You will interpret drawings, plan production phases, and improve tooling methods. Expect assignments requiring independent action to resolve production and design challenges.

Requires broad knowledge of toolmaking, 5+ years of experience, and an apprenticeship-equivalent background. On-site role with competitive benefits and potential certifications training.