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Airfoil Cell Operator - 2nd Shift (onsite)

RTX
East Hartford, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026

About the role

Date Posted:

2026-06-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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

Job Description

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 an Airfoil Cell Operator 2nd Shift (onsite).

What You Will Do:

  • Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as the operator’s check list for upkeep and to ensure equipment operates properly.

  • Set up and operate simple machines or equipment; operate other grouped simple machines or equipment types to produce parts where methods and processes are well developed and proper tooling and fixtures are provided.

  • Transport parts, raw material and fixtures.

  • Work from operation sheets, drawings, computer generated information and verbal instructions, obtain specified equipment, tools and gages to machine, fabricate and finish a variety of production parts.

  • Perform bench assembly and finishing operations as assigned, using a variety of handheld tools, power tools and other equipment to process parts during various stages of manufacturing operations.

  • Perform part preparatory function including various methods of grit blast, shot peening, masking and routine oven operations to clean parts or condition surfaces for coatings.

  • Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions. Record results and enter information into computer data systems as required.

  • Assist others who are responsible for new equipment or process tryout and other specialized assignments within the scope and skill level of this job description.

  • Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.

  • Perform routine servicing throughout assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions, such as operators’ checklist, for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly.

  • Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.

  • May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • 6 months of work experience with machining methods or equivalent to one year of technical experience.

Qualifications we prefer:

  • Analytical Skills

  • Creative trouble shooting skills

  • Possess excellent judgement and professional maturity

  • Possess outstanding people and interpersonal skills

  • Strong written & verbal communication skills.

  • 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).

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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.

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