Machining Work Leader - Weekend Day Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Short‑term and long‑term disability

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off with holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Forge team is seeking a Machining Working Lead to guide daily machining operations and mentor machinists. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, troubleshooting manufacturing challenges and supporting continuous improvement in a safety‑driven environment.

This Weekend Day Shift position runs Fri-Sun, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, and requires ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met on high‑precision aerospace components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining operations on the shop floor, acting as SME and mentoring team members.
• Manage production transactions, WIP status, and tools/supplies to maintain safe, organized operations.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC and related equipment to meet aerospace part specs.
• Read blueprints and process sheets to ensure parts meet engineering specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs to support reliable operations.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Machining leadership

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Okuma Lathe

Fanuc Control

SAP

MRP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Job Summary

Join Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Forge team as a Machining Working Lead and play a key role in leading daily machining operations that support some of the world's most advanced aerospace products. In this role, you will combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, serving as a subject matter expert, troubleshooting manufacturing challenges, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and helping develop the next generation of machinists while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are achieved.

This is a Weekend Day Shift position : Friday - Sunday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

What You Will Do

• Lead by example on the production floor by providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and helping resolve machining and process‑related issues.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by completing production transactions, maintaining work‑in‑process status, coordinating tools and supplies, and promoting a safe, organized work environment.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC and related machining equipment to produce high‑quality aerospace components while meeting safety, quality, and production standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, work instructions, and precision measurements to ensure parts meet engineering specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance, basic equipment repairs, tooling adjustments, deburring, cleaning, and inspection activities to support reliable operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Okuma and/or Fanuc controlled 4‑Axis turning lathes
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring manufacturing team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP or MRP).
• Experience in aerospace, forging, or other precision manufacturing environments.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.

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.

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