Machinist - Toolmaker (Onsite)

Job Description

Date Posted : 2025-10-15

Country :

United States of America

Location :

PW100 : East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

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

Security Clearance : None / Not Required

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?

What You Will Do :

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.

Key responsibilities :

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• Set up and operation of automated and manual milling, lathe turning, wire EDM, water jet and other basic machining equipment.

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Interpret and use blueprints and sketches to manufacture a wide variety of non-production experimental test specimens and tooling.

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Meet with customers to understand machining objectives and develop machining operation strategies.

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Trouble shoot, diagnose and support basic equipment maintenance.

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Knowledge, leadership and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.

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Train new operators in safe and effective use of shop equipment.

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Qualifications You Must Have :

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Must have an associate degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

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Broad experience with both automated CNC and manual manufacturing operations (lathe, mill, grinder, band saw, etc.).

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Must be able to multitask and parallel process on operate multiple automated machines.

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Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges.

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Working on collaborative, multi-functional problem-solving engineering teams including Design, Structures, Materials Development, Quality and Operations.

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Qualifications We Prefer :

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NX or equivalent experience with CAD modeling.

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Graduation from a formal apprenticeship program in tool, die and gage making.

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What We Offer :

Benefits

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Learn More and Apply!

This role is :

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.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 112,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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