Machine Operator 1 (Blades) - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX/Pratt & Whitney on the production line in Asheville, NC is seeking operators to produce blades and perform quality checks. The role requires shift work and potential overtime. You will read process sheets, troubleshoot equipment, clock labor in Solumina, and maintain 6S standards while supporting line productivity.

Qualifications include HS Diploma/GED and U.S. citizenship; a preferred Associate’s degree in business or related field. Benefits include medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• U.S. citizenship required for access.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily standard work and complex operations.
• Read and interpret process sheets.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues to continue production.
• Clock labor in Solumina.
• Perform TPM and document results.
• Maintain clean, 6S work area.
• Adhere to standard work instructions.
• Operate multiple machines and run product lines.
• Train others by shadowing (Level II/III).
• Move around the line to operate equipment (≈90%).
• Transport product/equipment up to 10 lbs.

Skills

Process interpretation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Quality checks

6S

Shadowing/training others

Machinery operation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Solumina

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 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.

Summary: Working on the production line you will produce blades as well as perform all quality checks. These positions require shift work and ability to work overtime when needed.

What You Will Do

• Perform daily standard work and perform complex operations successfully.
• Read and interpret process sheets.
• Able to troubleshoot minor issues with equipment to continue processing production material.
• Clock labor in Solumina.
• Perform Daily Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and document results.
• Be a resource of knowledge and problem solving for others in the area.
• Keep equipment and work area clean (6S).
• Adhere to standard work and all work instructions while performing tasks.
• Maintain acceptable quality levels on routine and/or complex operations.
• Must be able to run all equipment in the entire work loop and produce product at rate in multiple cells per standard work.
• Train (through shadowing) other operators to perform work tasks. (Level II or III)
• The person in this position will frequently move about the machine line to operate various manufacturing equipment (approximately 90% of the time).
• Transport product and/or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective leadership skills.
• Exhibits consistent skill and positive attitude towards their job while demonstrating the highest degree of quality and productivity.
• Identify and correct basic to moderately difficult operational issues.
• Ability to correctly identify the root cause of operating problems.
• 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.
• Operate a variety of production machines as well as perform the following activities: included but not limited to ability and certification (OJT) to run all product lines of each product cell, set up of machines, perform rework through grit blast/airflow loop, troubleshoot, properly & effectively be shadowed by and offer guidance to new employees.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma/GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Associate’s degree in business administration or related field
• More than two (2) years working experience plus a demonstrated ability to effectively manage production work activities.

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

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.