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Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center, part of RTX, seeks an experienced inspector for the second shift. You will master inspection tooling, troubleshoot flow processes, and document engine build and inspection records in SAP. Strong teamwork and organizational skills are essential.
The role emphasizes compliance with EH&S, quality, and continuous improvement programs, with a focus on accurate documentation and meeting production goals at the Columbus site.
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.
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 certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required
Summary of Responsibilities: The principle duties of this position are to perform advanced inspection processes at Columbus Engine Center. Mastering the use of a variety of tooling and measurement equipment to accomplish inspection processes will be required. In addition, you will be required to troubleshoot the inspection flow process, using a variety of problem solving techniques. Excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills are needed for a team oriented environment. This is a second shift position.
Essential Functions: Demonstrate Pratt & Whitney’s culture and values Reflects a role model behavior in which others want to learn from, always does the right thing, able to make tough calls, takes ownership for the team, encourages team participation and quality work product Acts in a mentoring capacity; openly shares skills and experiences with others to selflessly grow and develop team members Motivate and support others to help team achieve success Exhibit and maintain a friendly, professional demeanor while developing positive rapport with team members Inspect parts before the clean and NDT processes. Bench Inspection of parts after the clean and NDT processes. Provide complete and accurate documentation to support engine build. Meet production/inspection goals and objectives for the facility Complete and review Technical documentation including Fits and Clearances, Engine Inspection Report (EIR), and SAP. Complete and review engine package documentation. Enter and reconcile Engine Shop Visit Report (ESVR). Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by following all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities.
Position Requirements: Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: A&P License or two years relevant experience preferred. Turbine engine overhaul, inspection and repair experience, preferred in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly. Ability to identify and resolve configuration and compatibility issues. CORE Basics and active CORE activity preferred (internal candidates only) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
Education/Certification: High school graduate or GED U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts A&P License, Military Training, Technical Training, or Jet Engine Inspection Experience.
This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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:
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.
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.