Machine Operator 1 Grind - AWW2 Night Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for the Grind Line on a night shift in Asheville, NC. This role involves operating production machines, producing parts, and performing quality checks. Successful candidates must possess a high school diploma and ideally have previous manufacturing experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Previous manufacturing experience or Advanced Manufacturing Certification preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate Grind Line operations and follow work instructions.
• Perform routine production operations, including quality checks.
• Use advanced measurement instruments and understand machining methods.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality management

Advanced shop mathematics

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Machine Operator 1 Grind - AWW2 Night Shift (Onsite)

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Date Posted:

2025-06-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW715: Asheville Site 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd , Asheville, NC, 28806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

This is a AWW2 position: Friday-Sunday 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

What You Will Learn: Machine Operator 1 - Ability to operate a variety of production machines. 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.

What You Will Do:

• Operator will work on Grind Line operations.
• Operator will follow work instructions provided.
• Operator will demonstrate understanding of quality and production.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of machine shop practices, methods and techniques. Has knowledge of cutting qualities of metal, machining, fabrication and tooling. Works from drawings and sketches and uses advanced shop mathematics and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Work from drawings and operation sheets and use decimals and fractions and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Requires knowledge of machining methods.
  
  

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
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2 or more years Machine Operator or Manufacturing Experience
  
  

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

Learn More and Apply Now!

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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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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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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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