Bench Mechanic , 2nd Shift ( Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Health benefits (medical, dental, VSP)

Paid time off

Savings plan with company match

Scholar program

Employee discounts

Job summary

RTX is seeking an entry-level Coating Technician in North Berwick, ME to support pre and post-coating operations on aerospace engine components. You will work from written and verbal instructions, perform deburring and polishing tasks, and use precision tools to verify part quality.

The role requires the ability to adapt to varying shift schedules, including overtime, and to collaborate with engineers on process improvements.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related experience or a completed degree/certificate
• High School or GED required

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-coating operations from instructions.
• Perform post coating tasks including removing parts from fixtures and troubleshooting equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on coating equipment.
• Use hand and power tools for finishing operations on aerospace components.
• Conduct dimensional checks using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and fixed gauges.
• Ensure parts meet visual and dimensional quality requirements.
• Support engineers in developing new or changed operations.
• Be flexible with shifts and overtime as needed.

Skills

Metal finishing methods

Spray coating/paint application

Machining

Grinding

Welding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Machining operations

Measuring instruments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 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

Shift: Monday-Thursday (3:30pm - 1:30am)

• Work from verbal, written or computer-generated instructions to perform pre-coating operations.
• Perform post coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures, removing masking, troubleshooting, and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on coating equipment where applicable.
• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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.

Role Type

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.

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.

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.