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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.

What You Will Do *

• Perform surface preparation, masking, cleaning, painting, and curing of aircraft engine components in accordance with approved processes and technical requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, standard practices, and work instructions to ensure repair and painting activities are carried out correctly.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications, and perform touch-up or rework when required.
• Maintain painting equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Manage paint shop chemicals and consumables, including monitoring inventory and usage to ensure continuous production support.
• Liaise with chemical suppliers and vendors to coordinate deliveries, resolve quality or supply issues, and support product or specification changes.
• Verify incoming chemicals against approved specifications and ensure proper identification, storage, traceability, and shelf-life control before use.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately to maintain product traceability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, and Operations to support production commitments and resolve technical issues.

What You Will Learn

• Aircraft engine component repair and overhaul processes within an aerospace MRO environment.
• Aerospace coating systems, surface preparation techniques, and paint application processes.
• Technical documentation, engineering drawings, and repair specifications used in aircraft maintenance.
• Chemical management, inventory control, and vendor coordination within a regulated environment.
• Aviation quality standards, regulatory compliance, and Lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in industrial painting, surface finishing, or aerospace coating applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, standard practices, and work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of painting equipment, coating application, and surface preparation techniques.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to work in a production environment and perform shift work where required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in aircraft engine or aerospace MRO operations.
• Familiarity with aviation quality systems and controlled documentation.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, inventory management, and hazardous material requirements.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers or vendors for consumables and production support.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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