Machine Operator 1 Finish End - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX in Asheville, NC is seeking a 2nd shift Manufacturing Operator to support blade/ vane production on the Pratt & Whitney line. You will operate multiple production machines, run quality checks, and document process data.

This onsite role requires US citizenship, a High School diploma or GED, and prior manufacturing experience or advanced manufacturing training. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Thu, 4:15 p.m.–2:45 a.m.).

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
• Previous manufacturing experience or education in Advanced Manufacturing.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines on second shift (M-Th, 4:15 p.m.–2:45 a.m.) to lay up blades/vanes.
• Read process sheets, interpret gauges, perform measurements, and document results.
• Keep work area 5S compliant and perform TPM and maintenance as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Reading blueprints

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Solumina

Calipers

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

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, 4:15 p.m. - 2:45 a.m.

What You Will Do:

• Operate a variety of production machines. Machines may include washer, shot peen (GASP – gravity accelerated shot peen), furnace, water & air flow, electrode assembly, laser weld, tack weld, laser ablation, tape & wax, x-ray, bake and detailer, etc.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

• Read and interpret process sheets, gage, Deburr and clean parts, make minor offset changes (if required), change set ups and document information on check sheets, keep dimensional data on run charts, frequently utilize measuring devices and assess product acceptance based on blueprint specification(s), run all equipment in the entire work loop and produce product per standard work

• Clock labor in Solumina, perform Daily Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and document results

• Keep equipment and work area clean (5S).

• 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 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, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, 12 paid government holidays throughout the year.

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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