Machining Working Lead - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX, Columbus Forge, is seeking a Machining Working Lead to oversee daily machining operations for aerospace components. You will blend hands-on technical work with leadership, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and production targets.

The role is a 1st shift, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 am–4:30 pm, with responsibilities across setup, operation, and optimization of CNC processes in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead on production floor, provide technical guidance and mentor team members.
• Complete production transactions and maintain WIP status.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC machining equipment to meet specs.
• Read blueprints, process sheets, and measurements to ensure parts meet engineering specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs to support reliability.
• Lead or attend daily Tier 1/Tier 2 meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Machining expertise

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Okuma lathes

Fanuc controllers

SAP

Solumina

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

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 information under this program/contract.

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 1st S hift position: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 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.
• Lead or attend daily Tier 1/Tier 2 meetings.

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 Solumina).
• 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