First-Shift Aerospace Machinist: Precision Parts

RTX; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney Middletown, CT facility seeks a Production Machinist to setup and operate machine tools for precision turbine engine parts. You will work under supervision, following instructions and drawings to meet dimensional specs, with exposure to milling, turning, grinding, deburring and surface finishing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of machining experience; 1–3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 6 months of machining experience.
• 1-3 years of machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of leader/supervisor, work from verbal and written instructions, operation sheets, drawings and other pertinent information.
• Following established methods and procedures, use manual or numerically controlled machine tools such as milling, boring, grinding, turning, broaching and shaping machines to achieve the required dimensional specifications.
• Recognize indications of dull or damaged cutting tools and replace as needed.
• Perform bench, assembly and surface finishing operations such as deburring, blending, trimming and fitting, using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Follow prescribed methods and procedures to perform drilling, riveting and bonding operations to assemble various details in producing a finished part.
• Operate part-marking equipment.
• Use a variety of media, dry or liquid, to perform cleaning or part preparation and finishing operations.
• Operate tumbling, grit blast, shot peen, buffing and polishing equipment, wash machines and dip tanks for part surface conditioning.
• Apply masking as required. Perform applications of anti-gall and polymite coatings utilizing dry bake ovens to cure.
• Utilize a variety of fixed or variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and part features. Operate OpCert and other computer–based systems to retrieve and store information and records.
• Perform routine servicing throughout assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions, such as operators’ checklist, for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.

Skills

Machining experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RTX's Pratt & Whitney Middletown, CT facility seeks a Production Machinist to setup and operate machine tools for precision turbine engine parts. You will work under supervision, following instructions and drawings to meet dimensional specs, with exposure to milling, turning, grinding, deburring and surface finishing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of machining experience; 1–3 years preferred.