Furnace Operator 1

Prattwhitney; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with match and retirement plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an entry‑level Furnace Deck Operator I at our Pueblo, CO facility. You will learn furnace preparation, load building, furnace reading and process flow, with ongoing training to advance to Operator II.

The role operates on a 4‑on/4‑off rotating 12‑hour schedule (7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00). The position includes built‑in overtime and a +$2.75/hr shift differential, plus strong onboarding and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment including overhead cranes, pneumatic devices, vacuum equipment, fork trucks, hand trucks, optical pyrometers and hand tools.
• Ability to problem solve and apply practical solutions.
• Basic mathematics and PC skills.
• Able to work a 4‑day/12‑hour shift, days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide process integrity and maintain process quality for all furnace process operations.
• Follow engineering instructions for carbonization, densification and heat-treating processes.
• Adhere to environmental, health and safety standards and eliminate safety hazards.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, TPM, etc.).
• Monitor area metrics and respond to downward trends or sub‑par performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Math basics

PC skills

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Pneumatic devices

Vacuum equipment

Fork trucks

Hand trucks

Optical pyrometers

Hand tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our global Mechanical Systems team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come.

The Pueblo, CO facility has an immediate opening for a Furnace Deck Operator I. Furnace Deck Operator I is an entry level operator that will become proficient with basic operations of the furnace process by focusing on furnace preparation, load building, furnace reading, rounds, and process flow. Ongoing training is provided for process control and thorough understanding of auxiliary equipment. The training is geared towards advancement into the Operator II position.

Rotating Shift Structure: 4-on/4-off schedule, rotating day/night shift every 2 months, 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

Compensation: Built-in, guaranteed overtime 'Free' hours on non-overtime weeks. Shift Differential (always active): +$2.75/hr.

Additional Perks: Starting at 3-weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more; Day-1 access to Employee Scholar Program 401(k) match program.

What You Will Do

Provide process integrity and maintain process quality for all furnace process operations. Perform all engineering instruction for all department processes including carbonization, densification and heat-treating processes. Follow established environmental, health and safety standards and procedures while performing daily duties. Be constantly aware of, and look for, ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace. Demonstrate understanding and implementation of BBS (Behavior Based Safety). Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools such as KAS, 5S, TPM and other continuous process improvement tools. Monitor metrics in the work area. Take appropriate and timely action when metrics indicate downward trends or fall below acceptable limits.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.

Experience using hand tools.

We Prefer Past work experience or demonstration of mechanical aptitude. Industrial experience preferred. Prior experience working in manufacturing environment desired.

Ability to operate all department equipment including but not limited to: overhead cranes, pneumatic devices, vacuum equipment, fork trucks, hand trucks, optical pyrometers and hand tools.

Ability to problem solve and exercise creativity to develop and/or implement practical solutions. Mechanical aptitude desired.

A basic understanding of mathematics and PC skills.

Ability to work a 4-day/12-hr shift, days and nights required.

What We Offer

• 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!

The hourly rate for this role is $20/hr USD. The hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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.

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 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.