Machine Operator 1 - 2nd Shift Ceramic (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Asheville, NC is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift to operate production machines and help build turbine blades and vanes. The role requires on-site work, willingness to work overtime, and adherence to 5S and quality checks.

You will train on the job to be certified in at least two auxiliary equipment groups and record TPM data in Solumina, contributing to safe, efficient manufacturing. RTX/Pratt & Whitney values teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility required.
• Manufacturing experience or related education / certification.
• Ability to operate multiple production machines and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of production machines on second shift.
• Train to become proficient and certified in at least two auxiliary equipment groups.
• Conduct daily TPM activities and document results in Solumina.
• Maintain clean and organized work area (5S) and follow work instructions.
• Occasional overtime as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Shift work

Onsite presence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced Manufacturing Certification

Tools

Solumina

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-30

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: M-TH, 415pm to 245am

What You Will Do:

• Machine Operator 1 - Ability to operate a variety of production machines. Train on the job to become proficient and certified in performing the operations in at least 2 auxiliary equipment standard work groups, e.g., Bake/Grit; PHT; Pinhole Check and Surface Roughness Analyzer. This position will require performing routine operations. Working on the production line you will produce blades and or vanes as well as perform all quality checks. These positions require shift work and ability to work overtime when needed.
• Perform daily standard work and perform complex operations successfully and adhere to standard work and all work instructions while performing tasks
• Clock labor in Solumina, perform Daily Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and document results
• Keep equipment and work area clean (5S).
• May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one’s skills - Responsibilities are not limited to the listed items above and can be changed or modified based on skill level, proficiency, and overall performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School 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

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.

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.

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