Pratt & Whitney · 4 days ago
Prodctn/Maint, Machinist/Ops - 2nd Shift ( Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney is a leader in designing and servicing engines for the aviation industry, and they are seeking a Production Machinist for their Middletown, CT facility. The role involves setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision turbine engine parts while following established methods and procedures.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Setup and operate one machine tool or process equipment type and operate more than one unrelated machine tool or process equipment types within an assigned area to produce precision turbine engine parts
Work from verbal and written instructions, operation sheets, drawings and other pertinent information
Use manual or numerically controlled machine tools such as milling, boring, grinding, turning, broaching and shaping machines to achieve the required dimensional specifications
Recognize indications of dull or damaged cutting tools and replace as needed
Perform bench, assembly and surface finishing operations such as deburring, blending, trimming and fitting, using a variety of hand and power tools
Follow prescribed methods and procedures to perform drilling, riveting and bonding operations to assemble various details in producing a finished part
Operate part-marking equipment
Use a variety of media, dry or liquid, to perform cleaning or part preparation and finishing operations
Operate tumbling, grit blast, shot peen, buffing and polishing equipment, wash machines and dip tanks for part surface conditioning
Apply masking as required
Perform applications of anti-gall and polymite coatings utilizing dry bake ovens to cure
Utilize a variety of fixed or variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and part features
Operate OpCert and other computer–based systems to retrieve and store information and records
Perform routine servicing throughout assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions, such as operators’ checklist, for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly
May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 6 months of machining experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
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