Furnace TechnicianAt RTX, the world 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:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Wichita Falls as a Furnace Technician.
In this role, you will operate different furnaces for coating, cleaning, and heat treat of engine parts. You will also perform minor maintenance on equipment as needed to support our site in repairing the hot sections of our engines.The person in this role will train on our 1st shift for up to 6 months. Upon completion of training, you will work a rotating schedule of 4x12 hour and 3x12 hour overnight shifts each week from 8pm-8am.Pratt & Whitney in Wichita Falls, TX is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.Key Responsibilities:Operate atmosphere, vacuum and Hydrogen Fluoride Ion (HF) furnaces for coating, cleaning and heat treating of parts per written instructions.Mix coating powders as required per PMS specifications.Pack and unpack coated parts.Program controls and monitor operating parameters for furnace runs.Make routine entries on charts and routing travelers and log data into RFMS along with trace ability records.Perform preventative and minor maintenance as required.Maintain a neat and orderly work area Comply with all documentation (including SOP's, PMS's, Routers).Setup and run furnace temperature uniformity surveys.Troubleshoot furnace related temperature issues.Assemble O.E.M. heat treat coating batches based on alloy.Must complete OJT operator training after startingQualifications You Must Have:High School Diploma or equivalentMust take and pass the Furnace Operator Test with a score of 75%Qualifications We Prefer:Certified forklift driverPrevious experience as a Furnace Operator strongly preferredPrevious experience performing preventative maintenancePrior Aviation or Manufacturing experienceThis 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.Learn More & Apply Now!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.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.