Senior Tool and Gage Maker, 2nd shift ( Onsite)

About the role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Tool and Gage Maker to support machining and inspection operations onsite. The role involves independently performing tool and gage making functions, reading blueprints, fabricating and calibrating gages, and providing technical support while adhering to safety and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Read and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and piece samples; layout durable tools for machining and/or inspection.
• Perform machining processes to conduct alterations and necessary repairs on tools, gages and fixtures.
• Set up tools and fixtures with proficiency, safely, for complex compound angled set‑ups.
• Ensure 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 Pratt & Whitney tool‑related procedures.
• Fabricate and calibrate ID/OD gages for inspection of diameters; precisely compute compound angles.
• Identify tools with tool number, weight and change letter.
• Execute related SAP transactions thoroughly and accurately.
• Adhere to machine sign‑in, clean‑up, maintenance, clocking procedures, tooling sign‑out for inventory management, and vacation scheduling.
• Follow EHS guidelines: proper PPE, Job Safety Analysis worksheets, watch for co‑worker safety.
• Contribute to ACE initiatives and continuous improvement of work‑related functions.
• Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Flexibility around shifts for training and workflow, including overtime.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens authorized to access information under this program/contract).

Qualifications

Must Have

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years with a completed certificate or post‑secondary degree in a related field.

Preferred

• 5+ years of tool & gage making experience with a completed technical certificate or post‑secondary degree in a related field, trade, or tool & gage making program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced shop math, algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Understanding of 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.

Skills

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, and piece samples.
• Proficiency in machining processes for tool and gage alteration and repair.
• Skill in setting up complex compound angled set‑ups safely.
• Ability to fabricate and