Machine Operations 1 - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life 보험

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off with vacation and public

Job summary

RTX is hiring for a 2nd shift Machine Operator at the Pratt & Whitney site in Asheville, NC. The role requires reading instructions, setting up equipment, and performing TPM while collaborating with engineers and QA to ensure part quality.

The position is onsite, with benefits including health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. Applicants must be U.S. citizens for access to this program.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Set up and operate production equipment and measuring devices.
• Maintain machines with TPM and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality to resolve machining issues.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Reading work instructions

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Manufacturing experience or cert

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring devices

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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.

This is a 2nd Shift position: Mon-Thurs, 415pm - 245am

What You Will Do:

• Read and interpret work instructions
• Strong computer skills
• Set up and operate a variety of production equipment and measuring devices. Examples may include milling/grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part wash machines, coating machines, airflow/water flow machines, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Work from operation sheets, work instructions, part travelers, and oral instruction to set up equipment within the assigned business unit, involving a limited number of surfaces to be machined.
• Obtain operator certification to be able to accept/reject parts.
• Maintain machines by performing required total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Work collaboratively with engineers, quality assurance, programmers and other production personnel or others to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development (if applicable).
• Frequently move about the machine line to operate various manufacturing equipment (approximately 90% of the time), bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, transport product and/or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
• Previous Manufacturing experience or education or Advanced Manufacturing Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years Machine Operator or Manufacturing Experience
• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong computer skills

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 40 hours of personal sick time, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, 12 paid government holidays throughout the year

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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