Mechanic Millwright - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 • Location: Middletown, CT • Onsite • U.S. citizenship required

About the role

At Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX (the world’s largest aerospace and defense company), you’ll join a team of 185,000 innovators united by purpose—solving the world’s most complex challenges. As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll perform mechanical work to install, overhaul, maintain, alter, and repair equipment across our plant, with a focus on rigging, welding, heavy-equipment operation, and other millwright functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific instructions, drawings, manuals, and specifications to obtain materials, tools, and equipment for assigned tasks.
• Perform system and component installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and service as required.
• Assist others in system operation, care, use, and maintenance of equipment.
• Support special projects and perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope of this role.
• Collaborate with other trades on joint projects where skill crossover allows shared responsibilities.
• Escalate difficulties to your leader or supervisor.
• Obtain and maintain required licenses, operator permits, and certifications within your trade specialization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• General mechanical background and training with knowledge of pipefitting, carpentry, mechanical mechanisms, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Understanding of overhaul methods, repair techniques for mechanical equipment, and ability to work from drawings and service manuals.
• Equivalent to 2–3 years of trades training.
• 1–2 years of experience.

Priority consideration is given to internal and recall candidates who are IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program (tuition assistance).
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may apply, depending on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.