Vehicle Maintenance Technician 1st Shift (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 a Vehicle Maintenance Technician 1st Shift (onsite)

What You Will Do:

• Plan and perform the mechanical work necessary to overhaul and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment powered by electrical motors and internal combustion engines.
• Follow maintenance and repair procedures to plan and layout material requirements.
• Determine sequence of operations and obtain tools and equipment to meet schedule requirements.
• Follow up to ensure equipment and supplies are available when needed.
• Perform installation, retrofit, maintenance and repair work on power equipment and carry out preventative maintenance and service according to equipment manufacturers specification and warranty conditions.   
• Work on special projects with supervisor’s engineers, vendors or other trade groups and customers to review and repair new equipment.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility with skill level of this job description.
• Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities.
• Refer difficulties to leader/supervisor
• May be required to train for, obtain, and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned trade specialization. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years automotive mechanic 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).
• Experience with Taylor Dunn parts
• Mechanical work on industrial carts and lifts
• Electrical experience. 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 b