Machinist - Toolmaker (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

4d•$40,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly skilled machinist to support unique, one-off manufacturing operations for aerospace material and component development programs. Ideal candidate is an apprentice graduate with experience in tool making.

Requirements

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Broad experience with both automated CNC and manual manufacturing operations (lathe, mill, grinder, band saw, etc.).
Must be able to multitask and parallel process on operate multiple automated machines.
Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges.
Must have experience working on collaborative, multi-functional problem-solving engineering teams including Design, Structures, Materials Development, Quality and Operations.

Nice To Haves

NX or equivalent experience with CAD modeling.
Graduation from a formal apprenticeship program in tool, die and gage making.

Responsibilities

Set up and operation of automated and manual milling, lathe turning, wire EDM, water jet and other basic machining equipment.
Interpret and use blueprints and sketches to manufacture a wide variety of non-production experimental test specimens and tooling.
Meet with customers to understand machining objectives and develop machining operation strategies.
Trouble shoot, diagnose and support basic equipment maintenance.
Knowledge, leadership and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
Train new operators in safe and effective use of shop equipment.