Assembly & Test Mechanic, 1st Shift, LG4 ( Onsite)

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About the role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Assembly and Test Mechanic for our F135 MRO Depot. This is a 1st shift position (Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM) at Labor Grade 4. The role is onsite and considered safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines, requiring pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Use power and mechanical tools to perform functional checks on engine assemblies, components, or test equipment.
• Acquire tools and hardware required for assembly and test procedures.
• Assemble and disassemble jet engines using work instructions and procedures.
• Perform self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Set up test stands, prepare and mount test articles per procedure, and assist with engine inspections as required by the test plan.
• Monitor instrumentation and perform engine service during testing under supervision.
• Inspect, maintain, and report on equipment, facilities, and support systems.
• Remove instrumentation and utilities to de-prep, dismount, and preserve test articles for shipment.
• Prepare test articles for storage and transportation, and package engines for customer shipment.
• Move test articles to designated locations; may be asked to work varying shifts as needed.

What You Will Learn

• Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Interpretation and application of technical data for jet engine assembly and disassembly.
• Training on forklifts, scissor lifts, and other powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P License.
• F135 engine experience.
• 6+ years in a similar function.
• Formal training in power plant mechanics and testing.
• Well-rounded knowledge of aviation standards, jet engine design, operation, hardware, and components.
• Experience with instrumentation installations, engine assembly, or test stands.
• SAP or Solumina experience.
• Creative troubleshooting skills and excellent judgment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company automatic contribution and potential match.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and new parent leave.
• Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid-time off: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday, and 5 holiday shutdown days from Christmas to New Year.
• Company-recognized holidays.