Coating/Furnace (CVD) Operator (3rd Shift)(Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Wichita Falls, TX seeks a Coating/Furnace (CVD) Operator to repair the hot sections of engines in our FAA-regulated facility. The role may train on a different shift for up to 6 months before moving into the regularly scheduled 3rd shift, 11pm-7am, 5x8 hour days.

You will assist with plating, blasting, and the ultrasonic cleaning line, loading/unloading furnace runs, surveys, TPMs, and maintain documentation while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Furnace/large equipment and aerospace/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience is highly preferred.
• Basic/intermediate computer skills are expected.
• Knowledge of furnace operation, alarms and troubleshooting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Plating, Blasting and the Ultrasonic Cleaning Line.
• Loading/Unloading of furnace runs including loading parts, daisies, retort, leak checks and furnace.
• Set up and perform/ tear down surveys.
• Process gas container maintenance and change over.
• Be able to use the instrument data to control the reaction.
• Training of new CVD Operators.
• In depth TPMs of all CVD equipment according to TPM and cleaning schedules.
• Able to pay attention to the instruments that are giving feedback on the progressing chemical reaction.
• Maintenance, Inspection and loading of halide generators.
• Maintain proper electronic and paper documentation.

Skills

Furnace/Large equipment experience

Aerospace/Manufacturing experience

Preventative maintenance experience

Computer skills

Process alarms and troubleshooting

Furnace operation understanding

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

5S practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-WICHITA FALLS-3101 ~ 3101 Hammon Rd ~ HAMMON

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Wichita Falls as a Coating/Furnace (CVD) Operator. You will play a key role to the team in repairing the hot sections of engines in our facility. This position may train on a different shift for up to 6 months before moving into the regularly scheduled 3rd shift, which is Monday-Saturday from 11pm-7am (5x8 hour shift schedule).

Pratt & Whitney in Wichita Falls, TX is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

• Assist with Plating, Blasting and the Ultrasonic Cleaning Line.
• Loading/Unloading of furnace runs including loading parts, daisies, retort, leak checks and furnace.
• Set up and perform/ tear down surveys.
• Process gas container maintenance and change over.
• Be able to use the instrument data to control the reaction.
• Training of new CVD Operators.
• In depth TPM’s of all CVD equipment (not LOTO PM) according to TPM and cleaning schedules.
• Able to pay attention to the instruments that are giving feedback on the progressing chemical reaction.
• Maintenance, Inspection and loading of halide generators.
• Maintain proper electronic and paper documentation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Furnace/Large equipment and Aerospace/Manufacturing experience
• Previous preventative maintenance experience highly preferred
• Basic/intermediate computer skills
• Knowledge of processes, processes alarms and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of furnace operation, attention to detail, good troubleshooting skills, and willing to perform 5S tasks to maintain equipment.

What is my 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

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.