Airfoil Cell Operator 3rd Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT seeks an Airfoil Cell Operator for 3rd shift onsite. You will set up and operate simple machines, transport parts, and work from operation sheets and drawings to machine and finish production parts.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months in manufacturing/industrial/aerospace. The company notes comprehensive benefits and a path to join a tight-knit team. This is a US-based role with on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/industrial/aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate simple machines or equipment; operate other grouped simple machines or equipment types to produce parts where methods and processes are well developed and proper tooling and fixtures are provided.
• Transport parts, raw material and fixtures.
• Work from operation sheets, drawings, computer generated information and verbal instructions, obtain specified equipment, tools and gages to machine, fabricate and finish a variety of production parts.
• Perform bench assembly and finishing operations as assigned, using a variety of handheld tools, power tools and other equipment to process parts during various stages of manufacturing operations.
• Perform part preparatory function including various methods of grit blast, shot peening, masking and routine oven operations to clean parts or condition surfaces for coatings.
• Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions. Record results and enter information into computer data systems as required.
• Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as operator’s check list for upkeep and to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Assist others who are responsible for new equipment or processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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?

Airfoil Cell Operator 3rd Shift (onsite).

What You Will Do:

• Set up and operate simple machines or equipment; operate other grouped simple machines or equipment types to produce parts where methods and processes are well developed and proper tooling and fixtures are provided.
• Transport parts, raw material and fixtures.
• Work from operation sheets, drawings, computer generated information and verbal instructions, obtain specified equipment, tools and gages to machine, fabricate and finish a variety of production parts.
• Perform bench assembly and finishing operations as assigned, using a variety of handheld tools, power tools and other equipment to process parts during various stages of manufacturing operations.
• Perform part preparatory function including various methods of grit blast, shot peening, masking and routine oven operations to clean parts or condition surfaces for coatings.
• Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions. Record results and enter information into computer data systems as required.
• Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as operator’s check list for upkeep and to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Assist others who are responsible for new equipment or processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/industrial/aerospace experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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).

Role Type

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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