Bench Mechanic, 2nd shift (Onsite)

MaineGuide; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

401(k) & Matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, located in Wells, ME, is seeking a bench mechanic for the second shift (Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-1:30am). The role involves surface prep, masking, post-coating tasks, and minor repairs on coating equipment.

Responsibilities include deburring and precision finishing of aerospace components, using hand and power tools, and ensuring parts meet strict visual and dimensional standards with precision instruments. Flexibility and teamwork are essential.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-coating operations including surface preparation and masking.
• Perform post coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures and masking and troubleshooting equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on coating equipment.
• Deburr, blend, polish, countersink, grind, drill or grit blast aerospace components.
• Check parts meet visual and dimensional requirements using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and fixtures.
• Support engineers in developing new or changed operations and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain flexibility around shifts and overtime to support workflow.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Reading instructions

Flexible shifts

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-08

Country: United States of America

Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

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

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.

What You Will Do

This is an amazing opportunity as a Bench Mechanic on second shift. Monday-Thursday (3:30pm - 1:30am).

• Under the direction of supervision or working leader you will work from verbal, written or computer-generated instructions to perform pre-coating operations. Operations include surface preparation and masking duties. Perform post coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures, removing masking, troubleshooting, and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment. You will perform minor repairs on coating equipment where applicable. These repairs include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform deburring, blending, polishing countersinking, grinding, drilling or grit blast operations using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment on surfaces and details of aerospace engine components.
• Perform Total Preventive Maintenance on applicable machines/equipment as required.
• Check parts to meet visual and dimensional requirements using various measuring equipment/tools including micrometers, verniers, height gages and other fixed gages. Assure completed parts meet quality requirements.
• Work from oral and written instructions to remove burrs, nicks, and scratches on parts.
• Assisting engineers and others in developing new or changed operations.
• Making recommendations for changing and improving operating parameters and processes.
• Referring any difficulties to leader or supervisor.

You are required to be flexible around shifts, including overtime, for training and to maintain workflow. We look for responsibility to handle multiple significant priorities at a time. You may be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals’ skills.

What You Will Learn

Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state of the art facility.

Training and advancement opportunities at all levels through a supportive and collaborative employee experience.

On -the -job training using the most advanced technology in the industry today.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 0-1 years of related experience, or a completed degree/certificate from a post-secondary or vocational school in a related field with 0-1+years related experience.
• High School or GED

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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 feeler gauges, 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
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility around shifts, for training and to maintain workflow, to include overtime.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is $17.13 to $30.10 . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Bonus Plan – eligible to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)
• Comprehensive Benefits Program - medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays
• Additional Leaves including short-term & long-term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave
• Savings & Investment Plan with company match & employer contributions
• Flexible savings and spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources to support a Healthy You
• Employee Scholar Program – one of the most comprehensive company-sponsored employee education programs in the world (No waiting period!)
• Employee discounts and rebates program

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:

nsite: 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.