Pratt & Whitney Tool And Gage Maker
Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flightdesigning, 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 flightbeyond 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.
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
- Experience working on a HAAS or TRAK milling machine or lathe is a plus.
Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state 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.
High School or GED
5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years w/completed certificate or post-secondary degree in related field.
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
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 company-sponsored employee education programs in the world (No waiting period!)
Employee discounts and rebates program