Facilities Mechanic - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

• Perform the mechanical work necessary to conduct hoist preventative maintenance, inspections and repair as needed for the 600+ hoists throughout the site.
• Perform overhead hoist, system maintenance, repair work as assigned, and carry out preventive maintenance and service as required. 
• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, maintenance manuals, specifications from the manufacturer, approved industry standards, and established codes.
• Assist others responsible for complex installation, overhaul, and repair projects in preparing materials and operating equipment.
• Under direction of Leader/Supervisor follow specific instructions and standard trade practices to obtain tools, material, and equipment for carrying out work assignments on piping systems, control devices and related equipment.
• Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills.
• Operate a forklift and personal lifts.
• Construction rigging.
• General understanding of gearboxes, brakes, and lubrication systems.
• General knowledge of structural systems.
• Have a basic understanding of plumbing and piping.
• Observe all safety responsibilities to include but not limited to, Lockout Tagout, and other safety related programs.
• Candidates must have the ability to work independently, have strong organizational skills and initiative while working with the group.
• Refer difficulties to leader/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.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses for hoist maintenance and certifications within assigned trade specialization.
• Hours are Monday – Friday 6:24 AM – 14:54 PM.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts
• 3+ years of related hoist maintenance experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• License - State of Connecticut (R-9) or (R-10) license preferred
• High level of safe work practices while performing all tasks

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

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 employ