Assembly and Test Technician III, 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 99,716,000 - 125,362,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Windsor Locks, CT seeks an onsite technician to support assembly and test of environmental control systems. You will plan, set up, and perform machining, inspection, and QA steps, troubleshoot issues, and help optimize processes. U.S. citizenship is required; 1–2 years of related experience preferred. SAP/SOLUMINA experience a plus. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Requires a well rounded knowledge of blueprint and schematic drawing knowledge

Responsibilities

• Plan, set-up and perform processes to maintain the flow of work and directly support the assembly and test of environmental control systems while practicing and complying with all environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.
• Plan, set-up, layout and perform assembly, disassembly, balance, test, modification and repair of product.
• Troubleshoot to determine causes of malfunctions.
• Plan, set-up and perform a variety of quality control tests such as hardness tests, analyzing micros, performing calibration of gages, equipment and instrumentation, and receiving, dimensional and visual inspections.
• Recommend and implement process and work flow improvements to maintain deliveries to customer requirements.
• Plan sequence of operations and participate in preparing or modifying work instructions.
• Schedule and prioritize production, development, job order and maintenance work.
• Participate in selecting, modifying, and making simple tooling and equipment to meet new or special requirements.
• Perform preliminary review.
• Determine material disposition, recommend and implement corrective action for non-conforming product.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data to recommend process or design improvements.
• Instruct fellow employees in the proper performance of duties.
• Improve processes and solve problems with fellow employees and technical support group.
• Perform periodic maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
• Participate in audits of processes, procedures,and work flow.
• Move product and material to designated locations in accordance with material control procedures and initiate follow-up lists.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Prepare reports documenting causes of malfunction and necessary corrective action.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining experience

Inspection experience

Decimal arithmetic

Quality control

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-24

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

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

Shift: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Salary: $34.80 - $43.75 per hour

What You Will Do

• Plan, set-up and perform all processes to maintain the flow of work and directly support the assembly and test of environmental control systems while practicing and complying with all environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.
• Plan, set-up, layout and perform assembly, disassembly, balance, test, modification and repair of product.
• Troubleshoot to determine causes of malfunctions.
• Plan, set-up and perform a variety of quality control tests such as hardness tests, analyzing micros, performing calibration of gages, equipment and instrumentation, and receiving, dimensional and visual inspections.
• Recommend and implement process and work flow improvements to maintain deliveries to customer requirements.
• Plan sequence of operations and participate in preparing or modifying work instructions.
• Schedule and prioritize production, development, job order and maintenance work.
• Participate in selecting, modifying, and making simple tooling and equipment to meet new or special requirements.
• Perform preliminary review.
• Determine material disposition, recommend and implement corrective action for non-conforming product.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data to recommend process or design improvements.
• Instruct fellow employees in the proper performance of duties.
• Improve processes and solve problems with fellow employees and technical support group.
• Perform periodic maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
• Participate in audits of processes, procedures,and work flow.
• Move product and material to designated locations in accordance with material control procedures and initiate follow-up lists.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Prepare reports documenting causes of malfunction and necessary corrective action.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• 1-2 years of related experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Requires a well rounded knowledge of blueprint and schematic drawing knowledge

We Prefer:

• Experience with arithmetic involving decimals.
• Experience with measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Experience with SAP or Solumina.
• 1-2 years of machining and/or inspecting experience in an aerospace environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

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 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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.