Vacuum Furnace Technician — 8th Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Village of Clayville (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is hiring for an onsite role in Clayville, NY. The position operates an atomization furnace with periodic maintenance, line connections, and safety practices. The 8th shift runs Monday to Thursday from 10 PM to 8 AM, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and process integrity.

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED. The role offers comprehensive benefits and on-site work in a critical manufacturing environment supporting aerospace propulsion technology.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED in the US).

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a vacuum atomization furnace.
• Basic hoist and rigging operations.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Assist in removal and replacement furnace lid and coils; clean interior of furnace chamber and O-ring seal.
• Attach/detach gas, electric, and water lines to furnace lid and tank; use electric hoist to move furnace lid.
• Under supervision, disassemble/reassemble atomization chamber during alloy changes.
• Operate insertion and halo gas during atomization.
• Make minor repairs on furnace and equipment under supervision.
• Support continuous improvement and EH&S initiatives, including PPE.
• Refer difficulties to Supervisor or Team Leader; may work outside regular hours.
• 8th Shift Monday - Thursday 10pm-8am.

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is hiring for an onsite role in Clayville, NY. The position operates an atomization furnace with periodic maintenance, line connections, and safety practices. The 8th shift runs Monday to Thursday from 10 PM to 8 AM, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and process integrity.

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED. The role offers comprehensive benefits and on-site work in a critical manufacturing environment supporting aerospace propulsion technology.