Powerhouse Technician - Weekend Night Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Powerhouse Technician to keep a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility running safely and reliably in Columbus, GA. You will troubleshoot and maintain critical utility and industrial systems, tackling hands-on challenges while growing expertise and supporting site operations.

The role is weekend nights (Friday–Sunday, 7:00 pm–7:00 am) with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and electrical/control schematics.
• Experience using maintenance or computerized work-order systems, Microsoft Office, and email.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical utility systems (steam, condensate, compressed air, cooling water, chillers, cooling towers).
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid systems.
• Repair industrial electrical equipment such as substations, breakers, motor control centers, drives, motors, transformers, and bus systems.
• Read blueprints, P&IDs, and control schematics to diagnose issues and complete repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, inspection equipment, and follow safety standards.
• Maintain maintenance logs and coordinate parts with stockroom for needed repairs.
• Support safety, environmental requirements and complete required training.
• Work onsite in varied environments and lift up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC
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 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.

Job Summary: Put your mechanical and electrical skills to work keeping a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility running at its best. As a Powerhouse Technician, you’ll troubleshoot and maintain critical utility and industrial systems, tackle a variety of hands-on challenges, and build your expertise while playing an important role in keeping Columbus Forge operations running safely and reliably.

This is a Weekend Night Shift position: Friday – Sunday, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

What You Will Do:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical utility systems, including steam and condensate, compressed air, cooling water, chillers, cooling towers, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid systems, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment, including substations, breakers, motor control centers, starters, variable frequency drives, motors, transformers, and bus systems.
• Read and work from blueprints, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and control schematics to diagnose issues and complete repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, inspection equipment, and other machinery to service and repair equipment safely and according to established methods and specifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records, communicate findings, coordinate with the stockroom for needed parts, and identify follow-up actions or repairs.
• Support continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives while following all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements; complete required training, permits, and certifications as assigned.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a variety of industrial environments, including outdoors, heat, cold, rain, snow, confined spaces, elevated areas, and dirty areas.
• This role requires lifting up to 25 lbs. independently, with or without reasonable accommodation, and work overtime, holidays, and any assigned shift as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing both mechanical and electrical equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of facility utility systems and infrastructure, including electrical distribution, steam and condensate, boilers, chillers, compressed gases, and cooling water systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and electrical or control schematics.
• Experience using maintenance or computerized work-order systems, Microsoft Office, and email.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly communicate equipment issues, maintenance findings, and repair needs.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.

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.