Heat Treat Operator - 3rd Shift

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

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

At 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:

As an Entry-Level Heat Treat Technician, you will support the team in performing basic heat treat processes on jet engine parts and other components. This role involves following clear instructions and procedures under supervision while learning to operate manual and computer-controlled furnaces. Training will be provided, and you will gain hands-on experience to develop your skills in heat treatment processes such as stress relieving, hardening, and annealing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing basic heat treatment processes like stress relieving, hardening, and annealing based on written instructions.
• Help set up and operate electric, vacuum, and gas furnaces under supervision.
• Load parts onto fixtures and into furnaces following established guidelines.
• Use basic computer controls to adjust temperature settings and time cycles under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining the correct temperature and cooling rates during heat treat cycles.
• Assist in setting thermocouples and ensuring accurate temperature readings.
• Help inspect parts for hardness and report results to the supervisor.
• Follow proper safety and handling procedures when unloading parts from furnaces.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Work with the team to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Participate in training to develop heat treating skills and knowledge.
• Be flexible with shifts and overtime to support department goals and maintain workflow.
• The shift schedule is 3rd: M-F Overnight, 40 hours a week.
   

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Prior experience reading and following work instructions
   

Qualifications We Value:

• Prior Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Past experience reading Forge blueprints
   

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave 
• 401(k) match 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) 
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 holidays
   

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.

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.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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