Bench Mechanic - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Discount programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Springdale, AR is seeking a Blender / Bench Mechanic for 1st shift (M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM) to blend, deburr and assemble aerospace case parts per work instructions.

Read blueprints, prepare parts for welding or machining, set up and operate abrasive tools, and inspect finished work to ensure conformance. HS diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience are required. This FAA-regulated facility emphasizes safety, quality, and clean work environments with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with auto body preferred.
• Experience with parts/equipment requiring fine precision and hand manipulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Blend, smooth, and deburr surfaces on aerospace case parts per work instructions.
• Read blueprints, drawings, manuals to determine work requirements.
• Prepare parts for welding or machining by blending and deburring to specifications.
• Set up and operate machines with abrasive belts, wheels, or disks.
• Inspect parts to verify conformance to specifications.
• Complete required paperwork and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Abrasive belts

Grinding wheels

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 1 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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:

The Aftermarket Repair organization (PSD) located in Springdale, AR is looking for a Blender / Bench Mechanic for its 1st shift operations (M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM). This position entails blending, smoothing, and deburring surfaces and performing assembly, disassembly, blast and cleaning operations on aerospace case parts as outlined in the work instructions to meet customer requirements. Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine work requirements on the part. Prepare parts for welding and/or machining by blending and deburring parts to written specifications. Set-up and operate machines including a selection of appropriate abrasive belt, wheel, or disk for blending and deburring. Inspect work on parts to verify conformance with these specifications. Complete required paperwork. Perform assembly, disassembly, blast, braze, sizing, heat treat, and cleaning operations as specified in the work instructions. Perform preventive maintenance of equipment within the scope of the role. Technical aptitude and desire to learn new skills is essential to this role. Maintain clean work environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 1-year of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Individuals with auto body experience preferred. Individuals with experience working on parts or equipment requiring fine precision and hand manipulation preferred.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Pratt & Whitney Springdale, AR is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.