Foundry Equipment Operator 1st Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is hiring a Foundry Equipment Operator for 1st shift onsite. You will set up and operate wax injection equipment, assemble wax details, and perform semi-finishing and data entry tasks following drawings and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years relevant experience; reading drawings and using measuring tools. Onsite role with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read drawings and gages, perform decimal/fraction calculations, and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate wax injection equipment.
• Assemble wax details into clusters and remove cast parts from molds.
• Hand finish casting and complete paperwork and data entries.
• Follow drawings and procedures to operate equipment and assemble for ceramic shell dipping.

Skills

Read drawings

Gages & measurements

Decimal math

Computers & data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Foundry Equipment Operator 1st Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Date Posted

2026-08-26

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

What You Will Do

• Perform a variety of tasks to set up and operate wax injection equipment.
• Assemble wax details into clusters, and remove cast part from the mold using hand held or automated equipment.
• Hand finish the casting, inspect work and complete the required paperwork and computer data entries.
• Under direction of supervisor, work from drawings, sketches and specified procedures to operate and adjust wax injection equipment and to assemble details and clusters for ceramic shell dipping process.
• Assist with the casting process, including the loading and removal of castings from furnaces.
• Use established methods to set up and operate shell removal equipment, such as abradable wheels and water jet.
• Utilize hand tools to remove cast part from shell when automated equipment is unavailable or not suited to task.
• Remove excess stock from the casting and perform semi-finishing operations by cutting hand grinding, sanding, polishing and nondestructive test processing.
• Work with supervision, engineers and others responsible for developing and documenting the most efficient and economical methods of producing the product.
• Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions (such as operator’s checklist for upkeep) to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to read drawings and gages, make calculations involving decimals and fractions and use variable measuring tools. Familiarity with computers, data input and retrieval required.

Qualifications we prefer

• 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).

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.