Production Support Technician (Onsite)

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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.  

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. 

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
 

Pratt & Whitney has just completed construction on a world-class turbine airfoil production facility in Asheville, North Carolina. The new, 1,000,000-square-foot facility will house an advanced casting foundry for production of turbine airfoils as well as conduct machining, coating and finishing of hardware onsite. This state-of-the-art facility will also implement best-in-class manufacturing technologies and processes exemplifying industry 4.0 manufacturing principles while complementing existing turbine airfoil work that is currently done across Pratt & Whitney’s facilities.

The Manufacturing Engineering organization within the Asheville site is seeking a motivated Production Support Technician to help with FAI development and Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Support Technician will work with Cell Leaders, Cell Members, Quality and Engineering staff to assure manufacturing compliance respective to the use of all existing manufacturing/process equipment, respective gages and fixtures.
• Assists in the development and construction of manufacturing cells
• Reviews tooling requirements and aides in the tool designs.
• Orders specially designed cutting tools and other operating supplies needed to support designed manufacturing processes.
• Creates and maintains standard work.
• Improve current manufacturing processes in order to reduce costs and increase reliability and control of these operations.
• Gather all necessary data respective to non-conformances and provide relentless root cause and positive corrective actions.
• Lead FAI development and new Process Tryout on the Shop Floor.
• Be the first point of contact on assigned parts and manufacturing processes.
• Organize and Lead Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware. Drive actions to closure.
• Track Product Quality/Cost and identify improvements where opportunities exist.
• Provide technical help and support to all Operations personnel as required and on a timely basis.

Basic Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree(or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts
• Must be able to set-up, run, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of Aerospace Industry and experience in turbine engine parts manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a team problem-solving environment either as an organizer or participant.
• Computer knowledge
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and having the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to execute and troubleshoot tasks with minimal supervision
• Thorough knowledge of in-house manufacturing and NDT processes

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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