Paint & Coating Technician (Internal Repair) - 1st Shift (Onsite)

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 certain necessary systems.

 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.

Join Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Engine Center as a Paint & Coating Technician and play a critical role in restoring and protecting some of the world's most advanced jet engine components. In this hands-on position, you will prepare, mask, blast, coat, and finish engine parts using specialized processes and equipment while ensuring compliance with strict aerospace quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a passion for precision work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a 1st Shift position: Monday – Thursday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm What You Will Do: Prepare jet engine components for coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and surface preparation processes. Apply coatings and finishes in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and approved work instructions. Set up and operate blast booths, spray equipment, and other coating-related tools and equipment. Perform self-inspections and peer inspections to ensure coating quality, process compliance, and adherence to established standards. Inspect finished components, verify coating thickness and quality, and troubleshoot coating defects as needed. Complete required documentation and support Safety, Quality, and Delivery objectives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

You Must Have: High School Diploma or GED 1+ years of mechanical experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, aviation, military, or a related technical field Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with industrial paint, coating, masking, grit blasting, or surface preparation processes. Knowledge of coating inspection methods, including thickness measurement, adhesion testing, cure verification, and troubleshooting coating defects. Experience using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and coating thickness gauges. Ability to read and interpret operation sheets, process instructions, and basic technical drawings.

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 paid government holidays throughout the year and a holiday shutdown for the week between Christmas and New Year. 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