Pratt & Whitney · 23 hours ago
Airfoil Cell Operator- 2nd Shift (Onsite)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing advanced engines. The Airfoil Cell Operator will set up and operate machinery, perform assembly and finishing operations, and ensure quality control during the manufacturing process.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Set up and operate simple machines or equipment; operate other grouped simple machines or equipment types to produce parts where methods and processes are well developed and proper tooling and fixtures are provided. Transport parts, raw material and fixtures
Work from operation sheets, drawings, computer generated information and verbal instructions, obtain specified equipment, tools and gages to machine, fabricate and finish a variety of production parts
Perform bench assembly and finishing operations as assigned, using a variety of hand held tools, power tools and other equipment to process parts during various stages of manufacturing operations
Perform part preparatory function including various methods of grit blast, shot peening, masking and routine oven operations to clean parts or condition surfaces for coatings
Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions. Record results and enter information into computer data systems as required
Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as operator’s check list for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly
Assist others who are responsible for new equipment or process tryout and other specialized assignments within the scope and skill level of this job description
Refer problems to leader/supervisor as appropriate to resolve difficulties
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 individual’s skills
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
6+ months of work experience with machining methods or equivalent of 1+ year(s) of technical training
Preferred
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)
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Christian Robertson
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