Forge Press Operator - Weekend Night Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Generous paid time off: 3 weeks vac, 5

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Forge Team Member in Columbus Forge to operate and monitor forging equipment, inspect parts, and ensure parts meet safety and quality standards for aerospace components.

The role is a Weekend Night Shift (Friday–Sunday, 7:00 pm–7:00 am) on-site, with collaboration across teams to maintain production flow and drive improvements in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges.
• Experience performing machine setups, tooling or die changes, and equipment adjustments.
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, metals, or heavy manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor forging presses and related equipment to shape metal into precision aerospace components.
• Read work instructions, blueprints, and specifications to perform machine setups and produce parts within tolerances.
• Inspect and measure forged parts using precision measuring tools to verify quality standards.
• Install, adjust, and remove dies, fixtures, and tooling while monitoring equipment performance and issues.
• Work safely and collaboratively with teammates to maintain production flow and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprints

Precision measuring

Machine setups

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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.

Job Summary:

Join Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Forge team and play a critical role in manufacturing precision aerospace components that power the world’s most advanced aircraft. As a Forge Team Member, you’ll operate and monitor forging equipment, perform quality inspections, and help ensure every part meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and performance.

This is a Weekend Night Shift position: Friday - Sunday, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

What You Will Do:

• Set up, operate, and monitor forging presses and related equipment to shape metal into precision aerospace components.
• Read work instructions, blueprints, and specifications to perform machine setups and produce parts within required tolerances.
• Inspect and measure forged parts using precision measuring tools to verify compliance with quality standards.
• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges.
• Experience performing machine setups, tooling or die changes, and equipment adjustments.
• Experience working in an aerospace, automotive, metals, or heavy manufacturing environment.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.

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.