Aerospace Metallurgical Technician

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, located in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Metallurgy Technician to prepare metallurgical specimens and evaluate materials for aerospace components. You will document microstructures, use advanced microscopy, and collaborate with RSA/ESA engineers on specimen machining and testing.

The role requires a HS diploma or AA/AS with 2+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of metallographic procedures, and proficiency with lab reporting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic samples.
• Experience preparing lab reports for review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallurgical specimens for source approval activities.
• Evaluate and document materials, microstructures, and conditions from repair processes.
• Develop/maintain proficiency with equipment such as cut-off tools, mounting presses, and polishing equipment.
• Handle chemical reagents required to prepare metallurgical specimens for analyses.
• Assist RSA and ESA engineers in coordinating specimen machining and testing.

Skills

Metallography

Lab report writing

Image analysis

Electron microscopy

EDS analysis

Office365

Procedures comprehension

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

PWA specifications

MCL Manual

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, located in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Metallurgy Technician to prepare metallurgical specimens and evaluate materials for aerospace components. You will document microstructures, use advanced microscopy, and collaborate with RSA/ESA engineers on specimen machining and testing.

The role requires a HS diploma or AA/AS with 2+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of metallographic procedures, and proficiency with lab reporting.