Material Control Lab Technician – 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, is looking for a Material Control Lab Technician to evaluate major rotating hardware and document materials and processes for quality control. This onsite role in Middletown CT requires reading blueprints and lab manuals to determine testing needs and ensure conformance.

You will interact with Production Operations and Engineering to support root-cause analyses and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or AA/AS degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate major rotating hardware for manufacturing special processes.
• Prepare samples, evaluate, disposition and document materials and processes.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications and lab manuals to determine testing requirements and conformance.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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:

• The Material Control Lab Technician will perform evaluations of major rotating hardware for various manufacturing special processes.
• The Material Control Lab Technician will be responsible for sample preparation, evaluation, disposition, and quality documentation of materials and processes.
• Interpretation of blueprints, specifications, procedures, and laboratory manuals to assess what testing is required and conformance to requirements is a critical aspect of this position.
• Perform metallographic evaluation and documentation of various special manufacturing processes, primarily heat treating and plasma spray coatings.
• Regular interaction with Production Operations personnel as well as other Engineering disciplines to help respond to metallurgical issues and develop effective root cause and corrective action for manufacturing-related issues.
• Effective team player and contributor utilizing the CORE tools and continuous improvement by maintaining EH&S and operating requirements in order to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
• Maintain records and retain prepared samples according to procedure.
• Monitor testing frequency of all processes.
• Develop evaluation sheet(s) for all tested parts.
• Investigation of various parts and process related problems.
• Be available for travel for training purposes and occasional off-shift coverage needs based on business requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience in the area of metallurgical testing, evaluation, and documentation.
• Quality and/or manufacturing, material background.
• Familiarity with microscope evaluation techniques including brightfield, darkfield, and polarized light microscopy.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations
• Knowledge and experience with root cause investigations, corrective actions and problem solving.

The salary range for this role is 41,400 USD - 72,600 USD. 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.

• 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
• holidays

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.