Furnace Operator S1 - 8th Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Village of Clayville (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX – Pratt & Whitney in the United States is seeking personnel for an onsite role supporting furnace operations and atomization processes. The position involves cleaning, monitoring, rigging, and operating equipment to assist in furnace setup and maintenance.

Responsibilities include assisting with furnace lid and coil changes, line attachments, and routine repairs under supervision. The role requires lifting up to 25 pounds and the ability to work night hours on 8th shift.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US)
• Must have a strong attendance record
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to work hours outside of the regular shift
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• The position requires ascending, descending stairs, standing for extended periods, bending, squatting, twisting, overhead reach, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a vacuum atomization furnace.
• Basic hoist and rigging operations.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Assist in the removal and replacement furnace lid and coils.
• Cleaning the interior of the furnace chamber and "O" ring seal.
• As directed assist in the attachment and detachment of gas, electric, and water lines to furnace lid and tank.
• Utilizing electric hoist remove and replace furnace lid from furnace chamber.
• Under supervision of team lead, perform disassembly and reassembly of atomization chamber during alloy changes.
• Operating insertion and halo gas during atomization.
• Make minor repairs on the furnace, and other auxiliary equipment under the supervision of team lead.
• 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.
• On occasion you may be required to work hours outside of your typical shift.
• This position is for 8th Shift Monday - Thursday 10pm-8am.

Job description

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

Country: United States of America

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.
• Basic hoist and rigging operations.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Assist in the removal and replacement furnace lid and coils.
• Cleaning the interior of the furnace chamber and "O" ring seal.
• As directed assist in the attachment and detachment of gas, electric, and water lines to furnace lid and tank.
• Utilizing electric hoist remove and replace furnace lid from furnace chamber.
• Under supervision of team lead, perform disassembly and reassembly of atomization chamber during alloy changes.
• Operating insertion and halo gas during atomization.
• Make minor repairs on the furnace, and other auxiliary equipment under the supervision of team lead.
• 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.
• On occasion you may be required to work hours outside of your typical shift.
• This position is for 8th Shift Monday - Thursday 10pm-8am.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US)
• Must have a strong attendance record
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to work hours outside of the regular shift
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• The position requires ascending, descending stairs, standing for extended periods, bending, squatting, twisting, overhead reach, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

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

Role Type and Hours

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.

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 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.

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.