Welding Technician, 1st Shift, LG5 (Onsite)

RTX • North Berwick, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This is a First Shift Opportunity, Monday-Thursday (4 x10 hour shifts) 5:00am-3:30pm. FUNCTION: Assist supervisor, plan and perform part, fixture and tooling development work in support of turbine engine part welding. Work with process planning and tool support groups to provide tooling, control programs and related fixturing for tryout of new and changed parts and check for conformance to engineering specifications. Prepare graphic drawings, tables and program data to communicate requirements to others.

Requirements

• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed but within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and develop individual skills
• Must have 2+ years Trades Training and 5+ years Manufacturing and Tooling Fabrication
• Work from complicated drawings, sketches, electronically transmitted programs, graphic design data and specification tables and use advanced shop mathematics including geometry and trigonometry
• Use precision measuring, testing and checking instruments and related equipment
• Requires specialized training in N/C programming, tool application and welding operation

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills
• Flexibility around shifts, for training and to maintain workflow, to include overtime
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout and perform the work necessary to carry out complicated projects for welding of production and development turbine engine parts
• Carry out checking and tryout operations for new control programs and associated tools
• Work from advanced design drawings and specifications and consult with engineering to determine specifications and obtain change authorization to vary change design specifications
• Instruct others in proper methods and procedures, verify that requirements have been completed in accordance with quality standards and complete records and communications as assigned
• Devise and develop new tooling, welding and fabrication methods to meet special one-time applications and perform repair and customer assist work as assigned to support ongoing development of existing production programs and new product introduction
• Perform similar duties to weld or fabricate production and development parts, assemblies and details and to assist in new process development work with engineering and others assigned to special projects where tooling and fixturing modifications are required
• Maintain records and prepare drawings and special reports as required
• Refer unusual problems to project leader or supervisor as appropriate
• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed but within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and develop individual skills

Benefits

• Bonus Plan – eligible to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)
• Comprehensive Benefits Program - medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays
• Additional Leaves including short-term & long-term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave
• Savings & Investment Plan with company match & employer contributions
• Flexible savings and spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources to support a Healthy You
• Employee Scholar Program – one of the most comprehensive company-sponsored employee education programs in the world (No waiting period!)
• Employee discounts and rebates program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees