Gage Inspector (Labor Grade 4) - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-01-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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?

Job summary:

This is an amazing opportunity for a Gage Inspector on our 2nd Shift.

Th 2nd Shift is 3:30pm to midnight. There is a shift differential on 2nd Shift.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect a wide range of complex new and altered fixtures and gages for conformance to specifications. Work from complicated tool and part drawings, sample parts, established quality procedures, and general instructions to plan operations, set up work, and select methods to perform inspection functions. Use algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions to calculate dimensions, convert between angular and linear dimensions, and make other computations required to set up and inspect.

Inspect gages, fixtures, and test equipment, using rotary tables and other precision measuring instruments required to perform close tolerance inspection operations involving complex angular locations and/or relationship of several diameters or surfaces and concentricity’s. Plan sequence of inspection operations and position items with most suitable and adaptable holding devices to check the most dimensions with a minimum of setups and repositioning. Assist with the tryout of new gages on parts, and in determination of wear dimensions, marking drawings accordingly, and establishing history folders.

Perform other related work of a comparable or lower skill level as required to support gage standards and inspection operations.

Physical Demand:

Overall light physical effort required, with majority of time spent planning work, reading drawings and schematics, making mathematical calculations, and manipulating measuring instruments, with balance of time spent handling and positioning parts of relatively light weight and handling heavier parts with mechanical and manual assistance.

Mental and Visual Demand:

Concentrated mental and visual attention required for extended periods to analyze requirements, plan sequence of operations, interpret drawings, make mathematical computations, layout work, and inspect tools and gages.

Working Conditions:

Exposed to some oil and dirt on hands and clothes when handling gages, fixtures, and inspection equipment and intermittent exposure to usual shop conditions when performing inspection, calibration, and repair functions in shop areas.

Initiative and Ingenuity:

Under direction of supervisor, plan sequence of operations to inspect complex new and altered gages, fixtures, and test equipment for conformance to specifications. Exercise judgement and initiative to determine sequence of operations, setups, and methods required to inspect gages, fixtures, and equipment. Exercise judgment to assure items comply with permissible standards. Make somewhat difficult decisions to choose a course of action in checking and accepting items.

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Requires a well-rounded knowledge of inspection methods and practices, the reading and interpretation of complicated drawings, and the application of shop mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry to inspect gages, fixtures and equipment. Also requires familiarity with the theory of electronic and optical measuring equipment and shop practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

4 to 5 years in Inspection

2 plus years of trade school

Ability to read Blueprints.

GD and T training

Tooling experience

Additional Information:
 

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.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship 

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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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