Furnace Operator I

RTX; Pueblo (CO); 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 employer matching

Job summary

RTX is hiring for a Furnace Deck Operator I at the Pueblo, CO facility. This onsite role requires handling furnace processes, following safety standards, and working a 4‑day/12‑hour rotating shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with built‑in overtime.

The position emphasizes hands‑on use of tools, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to Lean and safety practices while maintaining process integrity and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Past work experience or demonstration of mechanical aptitude.
• Industrial experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in manufacturing environment desired.
• Ability to operate equipment including cranes, pneumatic devices, vacuum equipment, forklifts, hand tools.
• Ability to problem solve and develop practical solutions.
• Mechanical aptitude desired.
• Basic mathematics and PC skills.
• Willingness to work a 4‑day/12‑hr shift (days/nights).

Responsibilities

• Provide process integrity and maintain quality for furnace operations.
• Follow engineering instructions for carbonization, densification and heat‑treating processes.
• Adhere to environmental, health and safety standards daily.
• Identify and address safety hazards to improve workplace safety.
• Practice BBS (Behavior Based Safety) principles.
• Apply Lean tools and continuous improvement methods.
• Monitor area metrics and take timely action on downward trends.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Mathematics basics

Education

HS diploma or GED

Vocational/technical education

Tools

Overhead cranes

Pneumatic devices

Vacuum equipment

Fork trucks

Optical pyrometers

Job description

Job Details

Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50

Position: Furnace Deck Operator I (Onsite)

Eligibility: U.S. Person. 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: None/Not Required

The Pueblo, CO facility has an immediate opening for a Furnace Deck Operator I.

Rotating Shift Structure: 4-on/4-off schedule

Rotating day/night shift every 2 months

12-hour shifts: 7:00AM - 7:00PM / 7:00PM – 7:00AM

Compensation Built-in, guaranteed overtime “Free” hours on non-overtime weeks

Shift Differential (always active): +$2.75/hr

Hourly rate for this role is $20/hr USD. The hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.


• Following established environmental, health and safety standards and procedures while performing daily duties.


• Is constantly aware of, and looks for, ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace.


• Demonstration of 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

• 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.


• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About the Company

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.