Date Posted:2024-05-09Country:United States of AmericaLocation:PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USAPosition Role Type:OnsitePratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever se

Welder - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney • 
East Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Date Posted:

2024-05-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

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 routine hand fusion welding, electron beam welding and associated metal joining processes in a developmental or overhaul arena where specific methods and techniques have been established and tooling or other means to hold and locate work is readily available.
  • Follow detailed directions of leader/supervisor to carry out development, repair and restoration projects for engine parts and tools.
  • Layout work requirements and obtain needed equipment to perform routine repair and alteration operations.
  • Perform standard hand and machine welding operations to fabricate or restore parts and tools where close tolerances are not normally required and specifically defined criteria is used.
  • Utilize black light process to determine extent of repairs required.
  • Build up finished machined surfaces and repair simple cracks and other routine imperfections.
  • Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and record results.
  • Recognize need and arrange for repair or replacement of equipment used in performing the work as necessary.
  • Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as operatories check list for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly.
  • Assist others responsible for new process tryout, and other specialized assignments within the scope and skill level of this job description.
  • Perform similar duties, throughout assigned area within the scope and skill level of this job description.
  • Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more efficient use of available skills.
  • Refer difficulties to leader/supervisor.
  • Maintain logs and records as requested to communicate findings and prepare requests for approval.
  • May be required to train for obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.
  • 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.
  • This position is 3rd shift: Monday - Friday 12:00am - 7:00am

What You Will Learn

  • All operators train on-site with their working lead to learn the seal weld, plug weld & laser weld operations/machines that we use daily on the shop floor.

Qualifications You Must Have 

  • School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience with TIG welding and bench mechanic operations
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Technical trade school / certifications preferred
  • Ability to pass standard weld certifications internally
  • Related welding experience preferred

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
  • 401-K with company match
  • Opportunity to further education through Employee Scholar Program
  • Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Learn More & Apply Now!

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. 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.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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