Sr. Tool and Gage Maker, 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW105: North Berwick Wells Road, Route 9, North Berwick, ME, 03906 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.

  What You Will Do 

  ​This is an amazing opportunity on 1st shift.

  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

   Typical tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

  Read and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and piece 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

  Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English

  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

  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

  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

  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 com