Airfoil Cell Operator – 3rd Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Airfoil Cell Operator for the 3rd shift in East Hartford, CT. This role involves working with production parts, performing machining, assembly, and finishing operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience with machining.

The position offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) match. This is an onsite role, essential for the development and manufacturing of engines.

Qualifications

• 6 months of machining experience or 1 year of technical training.

Responsibilities

• Work from operation sheets, drawings, computer generated information, and verbal instructions.
• Perform bench assembly and finishing operations using various tools.
• Use measuring instruments to check dimensions and record results.
• Maintain and service equipment following specified procedures.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Airfoil Cell Operator – 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD, 400 Main St.

Date Posted: 2026-06-10

Country: United States of America

Responsibilities

• 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 assure equipment operates properly.
• Assist others who are responsible for new equipment or process tryout and other specialized assignments within the scope and skill level of this job description.
• Refer problems to leader/supervisor as appropriate to resolve difficulties.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual’s skills.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of machining experience or 1 year of technical training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and collective‑bargaining agreement).

Onsite Role Definition

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.