Aerospace Foundry Operator I — Entry Level

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability

Parental leave

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Account

EAP

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Asheville, NC is hiring a Foundry Operator (S-1) for an entry level role. You will become proficient in the advanced casting foundry (ACF) process, including wax, shell, mold prep, cast, finishing, and inspection. Training will prepare you for advancement to Operator S-2 and may require overtime.

The position emphasizes learning to operate equipment in a controlled environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience in manufacturing or operating production equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor casting process and related equipment to shape metal into precision aerospace components.
• Perform hands‑on operations in a machine‑shop and foundry environment, including workstation/bench work, equipment setup, material preparation, inspection, and production‑related tasks which may include bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, transport product and/or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds
• Operate and work safely around automated and robotic manufacturing equipment, conveyors, and powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), and other production machinery while following established operating and safety procedures.
• Prepare, mix, transfer, and handle chemicals, process ingredients, and bulk materials in accordance with established specifications, including work involving strong chemicals or potentially hazardous chemicals and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle, transfer, and dispose of production materials, chemical byproducts, and industrial waste, while maintaining housekeeping, environmental, safety, and quality standards with the assigned work area.
• Keep equipment and work area clean (5S).
• Read work instructions, blueprints, and specifications to perform machine setups and produce parts within required tolerances, install, adjust, and remove dies, fixtures, and tooling while monitoring equipment performance and identifying potential issues.
• Work safely and collaboratively with teammates to maintain production flow, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous improvement.
• May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one’s skills - Responsibilities are not limited to the listed items above and can be changed or modified based on skill level, proficiency, and overall performance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine setups

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Asheville, NC is hiring a Foundry Operator (S-1) for an entry level role. You will become proficient in the advanced casting foundry (ACF) process, including wax, shell, mold prep, cast, finishing, and inspection. Training will prepare you for advancement to Operator S-2 and may require overtime.

The position emphasizes learning to operate equipment in a controlled environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. U.S.