Furnace Operator S3 - 6th Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NY-CLAYVILLE-2395 ~ 2395 Main St ~ MAIN

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 certain necessary systems.

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

• On the RA unit, the operator will oversee melt and determine when to atomize melt to minimize loss due to malfunctions.
• Coordinate efforts of crew to make sure operations are done in a timely fashion and minimize turn-around time •
• Operator rotary atomization furnace, isolate problems in furnace system, and perform routine maintenance tasks on furnace and associate equipment.
• Work from written and verbal instructions to set up and operate furnace through various cycles.
• Isolate furnace system problems and remove and replace malfunctioning components.
• Check charge to make sure material agrees with requirements and records • Inspect furnace, crucible, condition of fittings, tundish assembly, and other critical areas to ensure conditions do not exist which might jeopardize run
• Work with crew to make connections, secure flange bolts, and other hook-up work necessary for startup
• May be necessary to prepare crucibles for the next run, also may be tasked to clean atomization unit when necessary
• Monitor performance of furnace and associated equipment and institute corrective action to prevent or minimize major breakdowns.
• Isolate various sections of systems to determine where problem is located and work with crew to perform tasks such as tightening gaskets, changing oil, and removing and replacing various parts of furnace and associated equipment.

• The position will work a schedule of Monday - Thursday (4x10) 6:00am - 4:00pm (6th shift).

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

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• Must have a good attendance record

• Must have strong communication skills

• Must be able to work from heights – up to 60’

• Must be able to wear a respirator

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude

• The position requires ascending, descending stairs, standing for extended periods, bending, squatting, twisting, overhead reach, and lifting up to 25 pounds. 

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

What is my role type?

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 $25.00 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, location, education/training, and key skills.

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