Assembly and Test Inspector V, 1st Shift (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is hiring an Assembly and Test Inspector for its GTF MRO Commercial Engine Center, supporting overhaul of PW1100G-JM engines within the WPB facility. The inspector performs functional checks, dimensional and visual inspections, and accepts or rejects material based on inspection findings. The role uses power and mechanical tools and established methods, including surface-plate and standard measuring techniques, to verify parts, tools, gauges, and equipment. After transitioning into the Aftermarket Operations team, the selected employee must enter and satisfactorily remain within the FAA-covered work pool. The position involves receiving and inventorying engine accessory components, monitoring and documenting inspections, assembly and testing, identifying nonconforming material, and determining component serviceability using applicable technical data. The inspector reviews customer requirements and records, including SAP and Solumina, for applicable Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives and makes applicability-based disposition decisions. The role requires the ability to interpret and work from complex drawings, specifications, procedures, and instructions to configure, install, remove, replace, and set up power systems, components, modules, test stands, and related equipment. The position is onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and requires U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- At least 1 year of formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing, or at least 1 year of automotive training or experience.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
- Ability to interpret and work from complicated drawings, specifications, procedures, and instructions.
- Ability to fabricate, configure, install, remove or replace, and set up power systems, components, modules, test stands, and associated equipment.
- Upon transition into Aftermarket Operations, enter and satisfactorily remain within the FAA-covered work pool.
Nice To Haves
- A & P License.
- 4 or more years in a similar function.
- Previous MRO/FAR 145 repair-station experience.
- Formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing.
- Well-rounded knowledge of FAA and aviation standards, jet-engine design and operation, jet-engine hardware and components, instrumentation installations, engine assembly, or test-stand experience.
- SAP and Solumina experience.
- Creative troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent judgment and professional maturity.
Responsibilities
- Perform functional checks on engine assemblies and components using power and mechanical tools.
- Perform dimensional and visual inspections using standardized methods and established techniques, including surface-plate work or standard measuring techniques.
- Accept or reject material based on inspection findings.
- Perform receiving inspections and initial inventories of accessory components on turbine engines delivered for MRO shop visits.
- Monitor, witness, document, and review turbine-engine and component inspection, assembly, and testing to ensure requirements are met.
- Participate in special projects with co-workers, supervisors, engineers, suppliers, customers, and service groups to review, install, or modify equipment and procedures and ensure customer requirements are met.
- Follow correct operating, care, use, and maintenance practices for equipment, along with housekeeping and safe-work practices.
- Visually inspect turbine-engine components, subassemblies, rigs, and parts for paperwork errors, physical damage, safety-wiring issues, and other anomalies; ensure openings are covered when required.
- Inspect engines and components for foreign objects and check test stands for surplus parts, hardware, or loose debris.
- Perform required dimensional and visual inspections and verify measurements.
- Recognize and disposition nonconforming material in accordance with requirements, referring variances to a higher-graded Inspector or Supervisor.
- Conduct audits when required and report findings.
- Inspect removed components and hardware to determine serviceability in accordance with applicable technical data.
- Review customer requirements, incoming paperwork, SAP, and Solumina for applicable Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives, and make disposition decisions based on their applicability.
- Work with technical data to support engine disassembly and assembly.
- Complete forklift, scissor-lift, and other PIV training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- New Parent Leave.
- Savings Plan with company automatic contribution and potential for a company match.
- Employee Scholar Program, available upon hire date.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off, including vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, and a birthday holiday.
- Potential eligibility for 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, and holidays; specific benefits depend on business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
