Aerospace Bench Mechanic: Coatings & Precision Machining

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Comprehensive Benefits Program - med/d

Paid time off including vacation and H

Disability and life insurance

401(k) match and company contributions

Employee Scholar Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Bench Mechanic for 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 3:30pm–1:30am) to perform coating-related operations on aerospace engine components. You will prep surfaces, mask, coat, deburr and inspect parts using precision tools, while assisting engineers on new processes.

Responsibilities include minor equipment repairs, maintenance, and following oral/written instructions. The role requires flexibility, multitasking, and strong communication in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related experience, or a completed degree/certificate from a post-secondary or vocational school in a related field.
• High School or GED.
• Experience with metal finishing methods, spray coating/paint application, machining, grinding, and/or welding.
• Experience with computerized machine operation.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals and fractions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions concerning work methods and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-coating operations from verbal, written or computer instructions, including surface prep and masking.
• Conduct post coating tasks, remove masking, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Perform minor repairs on coating equipment as applicable.
• Use hand and power tools to deburr, blend, polish, drill, grind or grit blast aerospace engine surfaces.
• Carry out Total Preventive Maintenance on relevant machines and equipment.
• Check parts with micrometers and gauges to ensure conformance to specs.
• Remove burrs, nicks, and scratches after processing, following written instructions.
• Assist engineers on new or changed operations and suggest improvements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility with shifts

Ability to multitask

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Fixed gauges

Coating equipment

Job description

RTX is seeking a Bench Mechanic for 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 3:30pm–1:30am) to perform coating-related operations on aerospace engine components. You will prep surfaces, mask, coat, deburr and inspect parts using precision tools, while assisting engineers on new processes.

Responsibilities include minor equipment repairs, maintenance, and following oral/written instructions. The role requires flexibility, multitasking, and strong communication in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.