Machine Operator Level 1 - May Be Any Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life보험

Short-term disability and parental-lea

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program (No waiting)

Paid time off including 3 weeks of VAC

Job summary

RTX in Asheville, NC is seeking a Machine Operator to operate production machines and support training. Applicants should be flexible with shift schedules and ready to obtain operator certification while contributing to TPM and quality improvements.

The role requires basic HS diploma and prior machine operation experience; strong computer skills and good communication are valued. Training and onboarding will align with production needs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of machine operator/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to compute decimals and fractions accurately.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Set up and operate a variety of production equipment and measuring devices.
• Obtain operator certification to accept/reject parts.
• Maintain machines via total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, programmers and other production personnel.
• Move about the machine line to operate equipment as needed.

Skills

Machine operator exp

Decimals & fractions

Multiple priorities

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-30Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

Role Type

Onsite

Eligibility & Compliance

• 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
• 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.

Summary

Machine Operator(s) will be required to operate a variety of production machines within the designated business unit. Employees must be flexible with their shift schedule to complete required training. Shift assignment has not yet been determined and may be in any area. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Strong computer skills.
• Set up and operate a variety of production equipment and measuring devices. Examples may include milling/grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part wash machines, coating machines, airflow/water flow machines, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Work from operation sheets, work instructions, part travelers, and oral instruction to set up equipment within the assigned business unit, involving a limited number of surfaces to be machined.
• Obtain operator certification to be able to accept/reject parts.
• Maintain machines by performing required total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Work collaboratively with engineers, quality assurance, programmers and other production personnel or others to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development (if applicable).
• 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 assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years Machine Operator or Manufacturing Experience.
• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills.

Shift Schedules

• 1st Shift (Monday-Thursday) from 6:00am - 4:30pm
• 2nd shift (Monday–Thursday) from 4:15pm – 2:45am
• 3rd shift (Monday – Thursday) from 10:00pm – 7:30am
• AWW1 Weekend Day Shift (Friday – Sunday) from 6:0am – 6:30pm
• AWW2 Weekend Night Shift (Friday – Sunday) from 6:00pm – 6:30am

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.