Material Control Lab Technician – 1st Shift (Onsite)

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

 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's 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.

The CSMC organization is looking to add a Material Control Lab Technician to the team. The Material Control Lab Technician will perform evaluations of major rotating hardware for various manufacturing special processes. The Material Control Lab Technician will be responsible for sample preparation, evaluation, disposition, and quality documentation of materials and processes. Interpretation of blueprints, specifications, procedures, and laboratory manuals to assess what testing is required and conformance to requirements is a critical aspect of this position. Perform metallographic evaluation and documentation of various special manufacturing processes, primarily heat treating and plasma spray coatings. Regular interaction with Production Operations personnel as well as other Engineering disciplines to help respond to metallurgical issues and develop effective root cause and corrective action for manufacturing-related issues. Effective team player and contributor utilizing the CORE tools and continuous improvement by maintaining EH&S and operating requirements in order to ensure a safe and productive working environment. Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports. Maintain records and retain prepared samples according to procedure. Monitor testing frequency of all processes. Develop evaluation sheet(s) for all tested parts. Investigation of various parts and process related problems. Be available for travel for training purposes and occasional off-shift coverage needs based on business requirements.

You Must Have High School diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Proficiency in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

We Prefer: Prior experience in the area of metallurgical testing, evaluation, and documentation. Quality and/or manufacturing, material background. Familiarity with microscope evaluation techniques including brightfield, darkfield, and polarized light microscopy. Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations Knowledge and experience with root cause investigations, corrective actions and problem solving. Learn More and Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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