Aerospace Furnace Operator — Precision & Night Shift

RTX; Village of Clayville (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life, short-term and long-term disibil

Paid time off (vacation, sick, HOLID

Job summary

RTX is seeking a hands-on technician to support furnace operations at our US site. You will perform cleaning, monitoring, and securing tasks to assist in the setup of vacuum and rotary atomization furnaces, loading charges, and following precise instructions.

The role requires physical capability, ability to wear respirators, and a strong mechanical aptitude. You will work Monday–Thursday (4x10), with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvements and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) is required.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to work from heights – up to 60’.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude.
• Position requires ascending/descending stairs, standing for extended periods, bending, squatting, twisting, overhead reach, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a vacuum atomization furnace.
• Perform various cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a rotary atomization furnace.
• Load charge into crucible making sure amount, type and elements match specifications.
• Work from verbal and written instructions to perform repetitive tasks before and after a pour and when required during the atomization process.
• Assist in preparing raw material charges, running the furnace control board, making minor repairs on the furnace, atomization chamber, and other auxiliary equipment, cleaning the atomization chamber, carry out housekeeping duties.
• Assist in the removal and replacement of coils and cleaning the interior of the furnace chamber.
• Clean raw material charge and transport to charge area. As directed assist in the attachment and detachment of gas, electric, and water lines to furnace. Clean inside of crucibles, patch cracks and performs other repair tasks of crucible prior to next run.
• May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one’s skills.
• Support the cell’s continuous improvement and all CORE and EH&S initiatives, including wearing required personal protective equipment
• Refer difficulties to Supervisor or Team Leader.
• May be assigned to tasks not specifically listed within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.
• The position will work a schedule of Monday - Thursday (4x10) 2:00pm - 12:00am (7th shift).

Skills

Good attendance

Strong communication

Work at heights

Wear respirator

Mechanical aptitude

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

RTX is seeking a hands-on technician to support furnace operations at our US site. You will perform cleaning, monitoring, and securing tasks to assist in the setup of vacuum and rotary atomization furnaces, loading charges, and following precise instructions.

The role requires physical capability, ability to wear respirators, and a strong mechanical aptitude. You will work Monday–Thursday (4x10), with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvements and safety initiatives.