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

Date Posted:

2024-07-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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.
• 1st shift hours are: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm

Qualifications You Must Have 

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 5+ years experience required

​Qualifications We Prefer

• 7+ years Tool Die & Gage Maker experience
• Tool Die & Gage Maker Apprenticeship Training a plus

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• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

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: