Machine Operator 1 Hole Drill - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for the 1st shift at their Asheville site. This full-time role involves operating production machines, conducting quality checks, and requires a high school diploma or GED. Candidates should be U.S. citizens and those with prior manufacturing experience will be preferred.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in operating production machines.
• Previous manufacturing experience or education required.
• 2 or more years of Machine Operator or Manufacturing Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines for blades and vanes.
• Perform quality checks and follow work instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of machining and fabrication.

Skills

Machining methods

Quality control

Precision measuring

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Advanced Manufacturing Certification

Job description

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Machine Operator 1 Hole Drill - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Apply locations PW715: Asheville Site 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd , Asheville, NC, 28806 USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 01776484

Date Posted:

2025-06-25

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:

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

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? 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.

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 train on the job to become proficient and certified in performing the operations in a portion of a standard work loop required in coatings, grinding, hole drilling, or finishing of turbine airfoils.
• 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, 5 personal sick days, 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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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.