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

Tool, Die, and Gage Maker

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Function

Plan and perform the fabrication work necessary to conceive, develop, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of tools, dies and gages. Work on special assignments to investigate and eliminate unusual or ongoing problems which require independent action to resolve production problems, design complications and to develop new techniques.

What You Will Do:

• Under general direction of supervisor interpret broad instructions and drawings to pan 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 priorities. Follow-up to verify project is completed on time and meets required specifications.
• Perform installations, maintenance and repair work on tooling. Carry out 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 bottle-necks. 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 this job description. Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills. Refer difficulties to leader/supervisor.
• May be required to train for obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned trade specialization

Must Have Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Requires broad knowledge of toolmaking including machining methods, cutting qualities of metals and plastics, machine shop practices, shop metallurgy and plating. Work from complicated drawings and sketches and make calculations involving advanced shopmathematics including. & geometry. Use a variety of precision measuring instruments & equipment. Equivalent to 4 year apprenticeship in tool, die and gage making.
• 5 + years of experience.

In compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).

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.

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.