Assembly and Test Mechanic, 2nd Shift, ( Onsite)

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 Learn
 Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state of the art facility.
Interpretation/Application of tech data to aide in the disassembly and assembly of commercial & military jet engines
Forklift, scissor lift, and other PIV trainings

Job Summary:

 This is an amazing opportunity for an Assembly and Test Mechanic.

This is a 2nd Shift Monday -Friday 3:30pm to midnight. There is a shift differential offered on 2nd shift.

What You Will Do

 Work from procedures, preliminary sketches, operations sheets, layouts, complicated drawings, written engineering, supervisor or lead mechanic or electronic work instructions.
 Layout, fabricates, assemble, and modify jet engine assembly or test articles, test stands, equipment, and support systems. Use a wide variety of power and mechanical tools to perform functional checks on engine assembly/components or test equipment/test components.
 Operate a wide variety of tools to assemble/disassemble a jet engine or APU or operate support utilities to run the test article. Check all phases of assembly/disassembly including inspecting critical functions for final inspection ensuring adherence to quality standards. Monitor instrumentation and perform engine service during test.
 Assist in the training activity of not more than two other team members during the assembly/disassembly or test process to ensure safe operation.
 Complete appropriate documentation/sign-off in assembly/disassembly or test procedures as required.
 After assembly, ensure test article is prepared for delivery to test cell.
 Perform basic instrumentation troubleshooting for test. Reconfigure or repair test stand, test systems and test equipment. Troubleshoot and maintain test facilities, support systems, and special test equipment. Inspect, maintain and complete necessary reporting on equipment, facilities and support systems. Remove instrumentation, equipment and utilities to de-prep, dismount, and preserve test article for shipment.
 Ensure all functions are performed according to Pratt & Whitney, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality policies. Perform other related work assignments as required or directed by supervision and/or lead mechanics that support department objectives.

 What you Will Learn

 Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state of the art facility.
Interpretation/Application of tech data to aide in the disassembly and assembly of commercial & military jet engines
Forklift, scissor lift, and other PIV trainings

Basic Qualifications

High school graduate or GED

1+ years of formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing or 1+ years of automotive training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A & P License 

4+ years in similar function 

Previous MRO/FAR 145 repair station experience is preferred. 

Formal training in power plant mechanics and testing. 

Well-rounded knowledge of FAA and aviation standards, jet engine design and operation, jet engine hardware and components, instrumentation installations, engine assembly or test stand experience. 

SAP, Solumina experience. 

Creative troubleshooting skills. 

Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity. 

Possess exceptional people and interpersonal skills. 

What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability and New Parent Leave
Savings Plan with Company Automatic Contribution and potential for a Company Match
Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid-Time Off includes: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday
(8) Company recognized holidays and (5) Holiday Shutdown days from Christmas to the New Year

Learn More and Apply Now!
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.

Pratt & Whitney West Palm Beach 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 as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.