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.
Pratt & Whitney in West Palm Beach FL is now accepting resumes for Sheet Metal Mechanics on 1st Shift.
What You Will Do
Perform the work required to layout, fabricate, install and repair the less complex sheet metal and trade related items required in plant infrastructure and process equipment.
Work from drawings, sketches or verbal instructions to fabricate, weld and install a wide variety of items made from all types of sheet metal, plastic, fiberglass or other materials. These materials vary in thickness from foil to plate.
Gathering basic information and working within the limit of standard practice analyze requirements and existing conditions to recommend part configuration. Identify appropriate material to be used to adapt to existing systems or equipment while considering space limitations and type of hangers and connectors.
Take measurements and make a working sketch of items to be made.
Perform calculations using shop mathematics. Develop flat patterns to layout templates using triangulations, parallel or radial line layout required to produce the complex transitions, junctions and geometric shapes.
Fabricate holding devices as required to position and maintain dimensional features. Connect mating parts by methods such as drill and screw, rivet, solder, spot weld and standard locks, drives, seams, clips and protectors.
Prep, setup and dress welds.
Locate, fabricate and anchor hangers. Cut holes and alter structure as required.
Disassemble existing components in able to reproduce and improve construction while holding exacting tolerances.
Check operation of items built an installed, correcting any unforeseen problems or difficulties as required.
Construct molds and plugs as required to produce desired shape.
Reline tanks using standard practices with synthetic material and perform leak check.
Assist in other infrastructure and process equipment work as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent walking, standing, and working on scaffolding and overhead structures
Ability to frequently lift/move objects up to 25 pounds
This is an Onsite position on 1st shift.
7:00AM to 3:30PM
WILLINGNESS TO WORK OVERTIME AS NEEDED
Qualification You Must Have
1plus years manufacturing experience in Sheetmetal fabrication, milling, lathe, drilling
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
Familiarity and/or expertise with fabrication, finishing, assembly processes
Ability to read and understand safety notices
High School, GED, or equivalent education
Qualifications We Prefer
5+ years’ experience working with Sheet Metal
1+ years’ experience with use of shop mathematics including trigonometry and geometry and the ability to work from complicated drawings and sketches.
1+ years’ experience with use of measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, protractors, calipers and dividers.
Under direction of Leader/Supervisor make and repair sheet metal parts and assemble structures using welding, riveting, seaming and other standard metal joining techniques.
Work from drawings and sketches or verbal descriptions to layout work, obtain material and tools and setup and operate metal forming and cutting equipment.
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability and New Parent Leave
Savings Plan with Company Automatic Contribution and potential for a Company Match
Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid-Time Off includes: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday
(8) Company recognized holidays and (5) Holiday Shutdown days from Christmas to the New Year
Learn More and Apply Now!
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.