Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life, short term disability, long term

Paid time off including vacation, sick

401-K with company match

Other innovative benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a facilities maintenance technician to keep production and facility equipment running smoothly. You will perform electrical and mechanical repairs, read drawings, analyze data for root causes, and follow strict safety procedures on an onsite team.

Collaboration with engineering, quality and operations is essential. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to read schematics, along with a commitment to safety and 6S, are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED in the US) required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Collect and analyze data for root cause analysis of equipment problems.
• Follow lock out/tag out procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices in the work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical work

Mechanical work

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscope

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-GRAND PRAIRIE-1174 ~ 1174 Great SW Pkwy ~ 1174 GREAT SW

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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:

• The facilities maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly assorted duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain various production and facility equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills required.
• Perform both electrical and mechanical work to makes emergency repairs from basic equipment to limit excessive downtime and production delays.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Collect and analyze data to perform root cause analysis of production equipment problems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, oscilloscope and modern test equipment as required.
• Perform facilities maintenance including light plumbing, electric, HVAC, preventive maintenance.
• Order and maintain critical spare parts and supplies.
• Follows proper lock out/tag out procedures as required.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure good housekeeping in area where working.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Follow detailed instructions.
• Learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work with others including engineering, quality, managers, operators, etc.
• Follow all 6S practices and supports continuous improvement activities.

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.

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.

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