Powerhouse Mechanic 1st Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Powerhouse Mechanic for the 1st shift. The role requires onsite work and involves operating and maintaining plant utilities and power generation equipment to support daily operations.

Initial training on 1st shift with a permanent shift TBD. Candidates should have a HS diploma and boiler operation experience, with opportunities for licenses and certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years trades training and boiler operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair facilities equipment for heat, water cooling and utilities to support plant operations.
• Perform installation, overhaul and preventive maintenance of complex equipment.
• Assist leaders/supervisors in servicing and operating powerplant systems and related components.
• Monitor and control boilers, compressors and air machinery used across the plant.
• Support other trades on joint projects and refer difficulties to Leader/Supervisor.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location:

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

Date Posted:

2026-10-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 an Powerhouse Mechanic 1st shift (onsite) This role will train on 1st shift but permanent shift is TBD.

What You Will Do:

• Perform the facilities work necessary to operate, install, overhaul, maintain and repair a variety of equipment assigned to facilities services used to generate, transfer and supply energy and utilities for plant operations.
• Perform associated duties where interrelated systems require planning and performing diversified work to resolve operating and distribution problems.
• Under direction of Leader/Supervisor perform a variety of duties, as assigned, to operate, maintain, service and repair equipment, systems and control devices for providing heat, water cooling air and other utilities and to support plan operations.
• Under direction of leader/supervisor operate, maintain and repair powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment and related system components. Monitor and control operation of complex boilers, compressors and air machinery for use throughout the plant.
• Perform installation, overhaul and repair work and carryout preventive maintenance and service as required.
• Provide assistance to others in system operation, care and use for equipment and proper work practices and work in support of special project groups.
• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years trades training and boiler operation experience.

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).
• Ability to obtain within 45 days of arrival a Connecticut State Operating Engineer (OE-2) License are preferred.
• Knowledge of jet turbine (GG8) operation and maintenance is preferred.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain other licenses, operator permits and certifications with the specialization.

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.