Foundry Equipment Operator - 1st Shift (onsite)

Foundry Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again 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.

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:

• Perform a variety of tasks to set up and operate wax injection equipment. Assemble wax details into clusters and remove cast part from the mold using handheld or automated equipment. Hand finish the casting, inspect work and complete the required paperwork and computer data entries.
• Under direction of supervisor, work from drawings, sketches and specified procedures to operate and adjust wax injection equipment and to assemble details and clusters for ceramic shell dipping process.
• Assist with the casting process, including the loading and removal of castings from furnaces.
• Use established methods to set up and operate shell removal equipment, such as abradable wheels and water jet.
• Utilize hand tools to remove cast part from shell when automated equipment is unavailable or not suited to task.
• Remove excess stock from the casting and perform semi-finishing operations by cutting, hand grinding, sanding, polishing and nondestructive test processing.
• Work with supervision, engineers and others responsible for developing and documenting the most efficient and economical methods of producing the product.
• Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions (such as operator's checklist for upkeep) to assure equipment operates properly.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of foundry equipment experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• In compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).

This role is 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.

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.