CMM Inspector - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401-K with company match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Springdale, AR, is seeking a skilled CMM Operator to inspect aerospace parts in conformance with work instructions and customer specifications. You will set up and operate CMMs, calibrate test equipment, and log results to ensure parts meet exacting standards.

This first-shift, onsite role offers a team environment, opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, coordinate daily schedules, and support on-time delivery while maintaining FAA compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and reading blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aerospace parts per work instructions and customer specifications.
• Set up and operate CMMs and calibrate test equipment.
• Log measurement results and flag out-of-tolerance parts.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams to meet schedules.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

CMM operation

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

FAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 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 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:

• Pratt & Whitney PSD provides the aviation industry with unique capabilities for specialized repair of gas turbine engine cases and components.
• Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
• Headquartered in East Hartford, CT, the company has locations around the U.S. and the globe.
• We design, manufacture and service aircraft engines, auxiliary and ground power units, and small turbojet propulsion products.
• We have a team of professionals that are the go-to problem solvers in a manufacturing business and are willing to go the extra distance to ensure our customer commitments are met.
• This is a First shift opportunity.
• Days/hours of operation are Monday-Friday; 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
• Overtime opportunity is available.
• Our shop located in Springdale, AR is looking for a talented CMM Operator.
• This position is responsible for inspecting aerospace parts in conformance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and other various measuring instruments and equipment.
• Set-up and operate CMM to perform calibration of test and measurement equipment and / or inspect customer parts.
• Appropriately log and communicate results and out-of-spec parts.
• Review schedules and assist in planning, coordinating and utilizing resources daily to meet company and customer commitments.
• Communicate within and outside of the quality department to report on parts status.
• Assist in resolution of operational, quality, and/or maintenance resource issues when they arise.
• Report maintenance related issues with equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Notify other shifts of problems encountered and steps towards resolution.
• Work in a team environment to accomplish work and solve problems.
• Work on continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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

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

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.

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.