Repair Technician III, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking a maintenance technician to perform overhaul, repair, and inspection of aircraft components on 2nd shift. You will follow manuals, blueprints, and procedures to ensure quality work and compliance.

Duties include material handling, documentation, and using precision measuring tools. The role requires a HS diploma or technical education with relevant experience, and experience with aerospace maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am Monday – Friday.
• Experience in the manufacturing environment or automotive industry.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience reading and following engine component maintenance manuals.
• Prior experience reading blueprints.
• Experience with arithmetic involving decimals and fractions.
• Experience with mechanical parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul, rework, repair on aircraft equipment to maintain workflow while following safety directions.
• Follow service manuals, workbooks, service bulletins, technical orders, blueprints and instructions per procedures.
• Disassemble, rework, inspect, assemble and finalize products per quality standards.
• Ensure documentation and tools are quality compliant and traceable.
• Perform inspection including visual and dimensional checks and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain records such as checklists and unit history.
• Operate computer terminals to retrieve or enter data.
• Order parts using automated inventory system.
• Use measuring equipment to perform required checks.
• Prepare units for preservation and clean/degrea­se parts.
• Monitor PH level for aqueous cleaners.
• Provide support to customer witness needs.
• Improve processes with team.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical parts handling

Attention to detail

Math (decimals)

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical education in related discipline

Tools

Surface plate

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Micrometers

Ohmmeters

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do

• Perform various overhaul, rework, repair and associated operations on aircraft equipment and components in both standard and non-standard environments to maintain flow of work while practicing and complying with environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.
• Perform work in accordance with various work instructions such as service manuals, workbooks, service bulletins, technical orders, blueprints, customer service instructions and other written and verbal instructions within established methods and procedures.
• Perform various duties to accomplish disassembly, rework, repair, inspection, assembly, final process and associated operations on various products utilizing proper procedures and techniques in order to conform with quality standards.
• Ensure that all documentation such as specifications, procedures and forms and applicable tools, gages and fixtures are quality compliant and traceable.
• Perform appropriate inspection operations including, receiving, process review, visual and dimensional checks, and documentation compliance.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor all necessary records such as check lists, log sheets, unit history records, routing sheets and schedules.
• Operate computer terminals to retrieve, enter or verify information.
• Review customer service instructions to determine extent of service to be performed, generate documentation to determine appropriate routing of hardware.
• Perform external visual check for damage and abnormalities and record on unit history record and/or receiving inspection form.
• Order all necessary parts by utilizing automated parts inventory system.
• Prepare supplemental sales order requisitions as required.
• Utilize measuring equipment such as surface plate, dial indicators, height gages, micrometers and ohmmeters to perform required checks.
• Prepare units for preservation.
• Clean and degrease parts as required.
• Monitor PH level for aqueous cleaners.
• Obtain, move and expedite units, parts and materials within shop to support operations.
• Perform test at detail or sub component level.
• Verify work performed.
• Support customer witness needs as required.
• Improve process and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and supervision.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance such as check fluids levels, lubricate fittings, clean or replace filters, replace bulbs and tighten fittings and/or hardware.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean, and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.
• 2nd Shift 3:30 pm – 12:00 am Monday – Friday Training will be on 1st shift for up to 6 months.

What You Will Learn

• Gained experience in complex maintenance techniques.
• Cross-functional collaboration through various types of manufacturing and processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am Monday – Friday.
• Experience in the manufacturing environment or automotive industry.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience reading and following engine component maintenance manuals.
• Prior experience reading blueprints.
• Experience with arithmetic involving decimals and fractions.
• Experience with mechanical parts.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role $34.80 - $43.75 per hour; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.