Machinist - AWW Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Machinist Technician for the PSD site in Springdale, AR on an AWW weekend shift with Friday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM hours and an 8% shift differential. The role includes training on first shift and requires adherence to FAA-regulated procedures.

The position involves operating CNC and conventional machines, reading blueprints, preparing fixtures, and maintaining equipment in a climate-controlled, safe machining center.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) with a minimum of 2 years of machining experience.
• Experience reading blueprints, drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine machining and set‑up requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines to fabricate/repair parts.
• Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine setup requirements.
• Set-up and prepare fixtures, tools, attachments, and accessories.
• Perform operator level maintenance of machines and setup documents.
• Use micrometers, calipers to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical trade school training (preferred)

Tools

FANUC Controller

VTL

Lathes

Mills

5-axis machining

Job description

Location

US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 1 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted

2026-08-10

Country

United States of America

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's 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.

What You Will Do

The Aftermarket Repair organization (PSD) located in Springdale, AR is looking for a Machinist Technician for AWW Shift (weekend). Shift hours are Friday-Sunday, 6:00AM-6:30PM. You will receive a shift differential when working on AWW shift of 8%. Employees are subject to train on 1st shift. 1st shift hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM.

PSD is a clean, well-lit, state-of-the-art machining center in a climate-controlled facility. Overtime opportunity may be available, after a period of training. Pratt & Whitney PSD is an FAA regulated facility, and compliance with such rules is a condition of employment.

• Set-up and operate conventional, special purpose, and computerized numeric control (CNC) machines to fabricate and repair metallic and non-metallic parts.
• Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine machine and set-up requirements.
• Set-up and prepare includes: set up of fixtures, tools, attachments, and accessories.
• Operator level maintenance of machine and set-up documents.
• Use measuring devices like micrometers, calipers, to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain a clean work environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of machining experience.
• Previous experience/training reading blueprints, drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine machining and set‑up requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Technical trade school degree in machining
• Training to include set‑up of fixtures, tools, attachments, and accessories.
• 5 years of machining experience
• 5-axis horizontal or vertical milling experience
• Experience with VTL, Lathes, and/or Mills
• FANUC Controller experience

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

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.

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.