Foundry Equipment Operator 1st Shift (onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Foundry Equipment Operator for the 1st Shift. This onsite role involves operating and maintaining wax injection equipment, assembling wax details into clusters, and removing cast parts from molds. The position also includes hand finishing castings, inspecting work, and performing data entry. The operator will work from drawings and procedures to adjust equipment, assist with the casting process, and operate shell removal equipment. Responsibilities also include using hand tools for casting removal, semi-finishing operations, and routine equipment servicing. The role requires collaboration with supervision and engineers to develop efficient production methods.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years relevant experience.
Must be able to read drawings and gages, make calculations involving decimals and fractions and use variable measuring tools.
Familiarity with computers, data input and retrieval required.
U.S. citizenship is required.

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.
Remove cast part from the mold using hand held or automated equipment.
Hand finish the casting, inspect work and complete the required paperwork and computer data entries.
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.
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 to ensure equipment operates properly.
Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.