Furnace Operator - RA - 7th Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Village of Clayville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Clayville, NY is seeking a furnace technician to support vacuum and rotary atomization furnace setup and operation. The role is onsite with a 4x10 schedule (2:00pm–12:00am) and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Candidates will load charges, perform routine maintenance and follow safety procedures. You will work under supervision to ensure materials and equipment are handled correctly, support continuous improvement efforts, and participate in the company’s safety

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US)

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a vacuum atomization furnace.
• Perform cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a rotary atomization furnace.
• Load charge into crucible ensuring amount, type and elements match specifications.
• Work from verbal and written instructions to perform repetitive tasks before and after a pour.
• Assist in preparing raw material charges, running furnace controls, and minor repairs on furnace and related equipment.
• Assist in removing/replacing coils and cleaning the interior of the furnace chamber.
• Clean raw material charge and transport to charge area; assist with gas, electric and water line connections to furnace.
• May be assigned to tasks not listed within scope to develop skills.
• Support continuous improvement and CORE and EH&S initiatives, wearing PPE.
• Refer difficulties to Supervisor or Team Leader.
• May be assigned other duties to support department objectives and develop skills.
• Work schedule: Monday - Thursday (4x10) 2:00pm - 12:00am (7th shift).

Education

HS diploma or GED (US)

Job description

Date Posted

2026-08-26

Country

United States of America

Location

US-NY-CLAYVILLE-2395 ~ 2395 Main St ~ MAIN

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

At RTX, the world's 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

• Perform various cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a vacuum atomization furnace.
• Perform various cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a rotary atomization furnace.
• Load charge into crucible making sure amount, type and elements match specifications.
• Work from verbal and written instructions to perform repetitive tasks before and after a pour and when required during the atomization process.
• Assist in preparing raw material charges, running the furnace control board, making minor repairs on the furnace, atomization chamber, and other auxiliary equipment, cleaning the atomization chamber, carry out housekeeping duties.
• Assist in the removal and replacement of coils and cleaning the interior of the furnace chamber.
• Clean raw material charge and transport to charge area. As directed assist in the attachment and detachment of gas, electric, and water lines to furnace. Clean inside of crucibles, patch cracks and performs other repair tasks of crucible prior to next run.
• May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one’s skills
• Support the cell’s continuous improvement and all CORE and EH&S initiatives, including wearing required personal protective equipment
• Refer difficulties to Supervisor or Team Leader.
• May be assigned to tasks not specifically listed within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.
• The position will work a schedule of Monday - Thursday (4x10) 2:00pm - 12:00am (7th shift).

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is $21.00 per hour. The salary range 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.

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.