Foundry Equipment Operator - 1st Shift (onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? We have an immediate need for a Foundry Equipment Operator - 1st Shift (onsite) 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years of foundry equipment experience.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks to set up and operate wax injection equipment.
Assemble wax details into clusters and remove cast part from the mold using handheld or automated equipment.
Hand finish the casting, inspect work and complete the required paperwork and computer data entries.
Under direction of supervisor, work from drawings, sketches and specified procedures to operate and adjust wax injection equipment and to assemble details and clusters for ceramic shell dipping process.
Assist with the casting process, including the loading and removal of castings from furnaces.
Use established methods to set up and operate shell removal equipment, such as abradable wheels and water jet.
Utilize hand tools to remove cast part from shell when automated equipment is unavailable or not suited to task.
Remove excess stock from the casting and perform semi-finishing operations by cutting, hand grinding, sanding, polishing and nondestructive test processing.
Work with supervision, engineers and others responsible for developing and documenting the most efficient and economical methods of producing the product.
Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions (such as operator’s checklist for upkeep) to assure equipment operates properly.
Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.
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.
May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.

Benefits

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.

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