Maintenance Mechanic Pipefitter - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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?

This position will be assigned to work 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30 PM) and will be expected to work overtime on a voluntary or mandatory basis per business and operational requirements.

What You Will Do:

• The selected Pipefitter will use machines, tools and equipment including but not limited to a variety of hand and power tools associated within the plumbing/pipefitting trade. This includes backflow testing tools, sewer machines, pressure regulators, pumps, oil pumps, digital scales, electric drills, pipe threading/cutting equipment, soldering, step ladders and extension ladders, pry bars, bending and flaring tools, thermometers.
• Performing service plumbing duties on commercial restrooms by working from diagrams, schematic drawings, sketches, prints, operating manuals and verbal instruction.
• Inspecting and repairing industrial systems such as water (reverse osmosis, potable and non-potable water), gasses (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, compressed air, natural gas), storage and supply systems, valves, fixtures, cooling towers, chilled water pumps and chillers.
• Troubleshooting various types of malfunctioning plumbing equipment and resolving identified issues.
• Installing and modifying piping systems.
• Retrieving material and stock for all assigned work.
• Maintaining complete documentation of maintenance records in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Performing all work tasks safely and in accordance with company environment, health and safety procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience with commercial plumbing systems including commercial restrooms.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to perform regular manual labor.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Trade School Completion.
• Experience with commercial plumbing systems including commercial restrooms.
• State of Connecticut Backflow Tester certification or willingness and ability to be certified within the first two years of employment.
• P1 or P2 License.

Qualifications We Value: 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).
 
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.

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.

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