Mechanical Systems Mechanic - 2nd shift; 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.

• Repair, construct, overhaul or modify machine tools and related shop equipment.
• Set up and operate general purpose machine tools to make or repair parts and maintain work area in proper manner.
• Under direction of supervisor, follow instructions and drawings to determine material requirements, plan sequence of operations, obtain required support services and tools and equipment to carry out assignments.
• Check to assure equipment and supplies are available when required.
• Perform equipment installations, maintenance and repair work and carry out preventive maintenance and service as required.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned trade.
• Read and draw shop sketches and schematics for mechanical trades and work with electrical schematics.
• Apply principles of hydraulics and pneumatics to troubleshoot system/component problems and rebuild or repair related equipment and use fundamentals of industrial electricity when necessary.
• May be required to set up and run lathes, milling machines, drill presses and surface grinders to produce, refurbish or modify common machine components such as shafts, bushings, gears, pulleys, castings and housings.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical problems using the principles of numerical controls.
• Assist others in troubleshooting problems associated with electrical/mechanical components.
• Check and adjust machine tools for accuracy and alignment.
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with trades people and vendors, including researching and ordering parts.
• Apply principles of industrial safety and handling of hazardous materials as it relates to machine repair.
• Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Must be flexible around shifts for coverage and training, including overtime.
• Must be able to obtain an Industrial Vehicle license to perform related job duties.
• Must be able to work from heights of 20 feet or less.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Technical education and/or 2+ years of experience in the mechanical field (Machine Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electromatic Technician or related experience).

• Work experience in mechanics, assembly methods, fitting and aligning techniques, hydraulics, pneumatics, servomechanisms, engineering drawings interpretation and advanced shop mathematics.
• Completed technical school certificate or degree preferred.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and SAP.

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).

EV5 job code - PWH
75225

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.