Chemical Process Technican IV

Prattwhitney; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Lenexa is seeking a Chemical Process Technician IV to work onsite in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will follow established procedures, operate production equipment, and ensure product quality while maintaining strict safety and PPE protocols.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a high-demand production setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment per manufacturer specifications and procedures.
• Inspect parts and perform quality checks to ensure product conformance.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow PPE requirements.
• Manage materials inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Provide feedback on line performance and safety issues to supervisor.
• Escalate nonconformances and equipment hazards as appropriate.
• Assign work tasks to operators based on production plan.
• Update production boards hour by hour with supervisor.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Chemical Process Technician IV

What You Will Do:

• Works under direct supervision with limited discretion.
• Requires instructions to complete new assignments or activities.
• Frequently uses and applies technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Applies acquired job skills in the execution of existing procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Follows routines to achieve day-to-day objectives.
• Uses standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
• Performs more involved tasks, requiring minor adjustments to work methods.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of basic scope and complexity.
• Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on team results.
• Refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Operates production equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures.
• Reviews pre-production activities to advance process to production.
• Inspects parts for defects and performs quality control procedures to ensure that products meet company standards.
• Maintains work site in accordance with established safety measures.
• Manages inventory for materials used in production and orders new supplies as needed.
• Follows safety protocols and adheres to established processes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Provides feedback to the supervisor about team performance, training needs, or issues seen on the line.
• Escalates nonconformances, hazards, or equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure operators follow safety rules, PPE use, and standard work.
• Responsible for gathering information from previous day and update boards.
• Distributes work assignments to operators based on plan.
• Hour by hour format updates and addresses with supervisor and deviations.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

We Prefer:

• Previous experience inspecting parts.
• Previous experience managing inventory.
• Demonstrated proficiency in effective leadership.

Environment, Health & Safety Requirements:

Position requires work in a chemical manufacturing environment with routine use of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), chemical protective clothing, gloves, boots and other required PPE. Must be able to meet the requirements of the respiratory protection program including medical evaluation.

What We Offer Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• 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!

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 RehabilitationAct and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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.