Mechanic Millwright - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a skilled trades professional for facilities maintenance and millwright duties. You will install, overhaul, maintain and repair equipment, work from drawings, and support joint projects across the plant.

The role requires a general mechanical background, knowledge of pipefitting, and about 2–3 years of trades training with 1–2 years of experience. On-site position with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• General mechanical background and training with some knowledge of pipefitting.
• Understanding overhaul methods and repair techniques from drawings and manuals.
• Equivalent to 2-3 years trades training with 1-2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work to install, overhaul, maintain, alter and repair equipment in facilities maintenance and construction.
• Follow drawings and specifications to obtain materials, tools and equipment and carry out assignments.
• Perform system installation, maintenance and repair; provide preventive maintenance as required.
• Assist other trades on joint projects and train for licenses or certifications as needed.

Skills

General mechanical background

Pipefitting knowledge

Carpentry

Reading drawings and service manuals

Overhaul methods and repair techniques

1-2 years experience

2-3 years trades training

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-110 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 110

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

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.

Function

• Perform the mechanical work necessary to install, overhaul, maintain, alter and repair equipment assigned to facilities maintenance and construction. Focus on rigging, welding, heavy equipment operation and other millwright functions. Perform associated duties throughout the plant as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Under direction of leader Super/visor, follow specific instructions and use drawings, manuals and other specifications to obtain required materials, tools and equipment and carry out assignments.
• Perform system and component installation, maintenance and repair.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and service as required.
• Provide assistance to others in system operation, care, use and maintenance of equipment.
• Work in support of others on special projects.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of this job description.
• Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills.
• Refer difficulties to leader/ supervisor.
• May be required to train for obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned trade specialization.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT (G.E.D) GENERAL MECHANICAL BACKGROUND AND TRAINING WITH SOME KNOWLEDGE OF PIPEFITTING.
• CARPENTRY AND MECHANICAL MECHANISMS, AND TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WORK.
• MUST UNDERSTAND OVERHAUL METHODS AND REPAIR TECHNIQUES FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, AND WORK FROM DRAWINGS AND SERVICE MANUALS.
• EQUIVALENT TO 2-3 YEARS TRADES TRAINING.
• 1-2 YRS OF EXPERIENCE.

Eligibility & Other Conditions

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.