Welder & Repair - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401-K with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking candidates for an onsite tooling role in Middletown, NY. The position involves grit tooling, tooling blueprinting, inspection, and inventory control, with responsibilities including assembling production tooling under supervision and welding repairs.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience; welding experience (Tig & Mig) is preferred. The role offers comprehensive benefits and is onsite-based.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Welding experience (Tig & Mig) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grit tooling
• Tooling Blueprint & Inspection Expert
• Inventory control expert
• Ability to prep & inventory tooling parts
• Ability to construct production tooling under supervision. (Weld)
• Build rakes
• Inspect tooling
• Repair tools (welding)
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary
• Quality Excellence
• Mechanical abilities
• Ability to lift
• Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, climb and twist hands

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Manual dexterity

Lift ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding (Tig & Mig)

Job description

Location: US-NY-MIDDLETOWN-225 ~ 225 Tower Dr ~ TOWER 225

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NY-MIDDLETOWN-225 ~ 225 Tower Dr ~ TOWER 225

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

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.

What You Will Do

• Grit tooling
• Tooling Blueprint & Inspection Expert
• Inventory control expert
• Ability to prep & inventory tooling parts
• Ability to construct production tooling under supervision. (Weld)
• Build rakes
• Inspect tooling
• Repair tools (welding)
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary
• Quality Excellence
• Mechanical abilities
• Ability to lift
• Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, climb and twist hands

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• 2 years Welding experience (Tig & Mig)
• Strong work ethic
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Quick learner, self starter
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

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.

The salary range for this role is $29.50 per hour. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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