Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber 1st Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber for 1st shift onsite to install, maintain and repair piping, fixtures, and equipment for domestic water, wastewater, sanitary and gas systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, pump systems (centrifugal and air diaphragm), facility renovations, and supporting other trades. CT P2 or P1 plumbing license and HS diploma required; 2+ years in industrial plumbing recommended.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience plumbing within industrial/Commercial/Manufacturing.
• P2 or P1 CT State plumbing license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair piping, fixtures, and equipment for domestic water, wastewater, sanitary and gas systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for facility equipment related to plumbing.
• Install, troubleshoot, rebuild, and repair pump systems (centrifugal and air diaphragm).
• Plan facility renovation projects related to the plumbing trade.

Skills

Plumbing

Facility maintenance

Pumps

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Boom and scissor lifts

Backflow testing certification

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-C ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG C

Date Posted

2026-09-11

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

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an immediate need for a Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber 1st shift. (onsite).

What You Will Do:

• Install, maintain and repair piping, fixtures, and equipment for domestic water, wastewater, sanitary and gas systems according to specifications or plumbing codes pertaining to the mechanical trade of plumbing.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for facility equipment related to the plumbing trade.
• Install, trouble shoot, rebuild, and repair various pump systems. Must have experience with centrifugal and air diaphragm pumps.
• Plan/execute facility renovation projects related to the plumbing trade.
• Assist other trades with complex facility repair, including material rigging and some sheet metal fabrication.
• Working in an industrial facility setting, can prioritize work and respond to facility and customer needs in a professional manner.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within trade specialization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience plumbing within industrial/Commercial/Manufacturing.
• P2 or P1 CT State plumbing license.

Qualifications we prefer:

• In compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).
• Experience with boom and scissor lifts.
• Experience with Forklifts.
• CT State Backflow Prevention Device Testing Certification.

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.

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.