Furnace Technician: VacuumAtomization & Maintenance (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Village of Clayville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is hiring for an onsite role at our Clayville, NY facility. You will support vacuum atomization furnace setup, perform hoist operations, and assist in lid/coil changes while maintaining safety and CORE/EH&S standards.

The role requires a High School diploma, reliable attendance, and the ability to work a 4x10 schedule from 2:00pm to 12:00am. Candidates must be prepared to wear a respirator and work around heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong attendance record.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work hours outside regular shift.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Physical requirements: climbing stairs, standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 lb.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, monitoring and securing operations for vacuum atomization furnace setup.
• Operate basic hoist and rigging; operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Assist in furnace lid and coil removal/replacement; clean interior of furnace chamber and O-ring seal.
• Connect/disconnect gas, electric, and water lines to furnace lid and tank as directed.
• Assist in disassembly/reassembly of atomization chamber during alloy changes.
• Operate insertion and halo gas during atomization; perform minor repairs under supervision.
• Support CORE and EH&S initiatives; wear PPE.
• Refer issues to Supervisor or Team Leader; may be assigned additional tasks.
• Occasional shift hours beyond normal schedule; work 4x10 shift 2:00pm-12:00am.

Skills

Strong attendance

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility to work outside regular/hh

Mechanical aptitude

Respirator use

Stairs/climbing/physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is hiring for an onsite role at our Clayville, NY facility. You will support vacuum atomization furnace setup, perform hoist operations, and assist in lid/coil changes while maintaining safety and CORE/EH&S standards.

The role requires a High School diploma, reliable attendance, and the ability to work a 4x10 schedule from 2:00pm to 12:00am. Candidates must be prepared to wear a respirator and work around heavy equipment.