Machine Operator 1 Grind - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt Whitney in Asheville, NC is hiring for a second-shift Production Operator. The role oversees a range of production equipment on the line, producing blades and vanes and performing quality checks to ensure conformance with blueprints.

You will read process sheets, document results, and adjust setups as required, while maintaining 5S and TPM routines. The position requires reading and interpreting instructions, following standard work, and participating in daily maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizenship or equivalent work authorization required.
• Experience in manufacturing or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of production machines on the line.
• Produce blades and/or vanes and perform quality checks.
• Read process sheets, document data, and adjust setup as needed.
• Maintain 5S standards and perform TPM activities.
• Keep work area clean and ensure safe, accurate production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or Advanced Manufacturing Certification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 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: Monday - Thursday, 4:15pm- 02:45am Employees must remain in their role for 12 months before posting to a new position.

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 or GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Previous experience in manufacturing, Associate degree and/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.

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.

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.

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.