Machinist - AWW Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life, short/long term disability

401-K with company match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Machinist Technician for the Aftermarket Repair PSD in Springdale, AR. This weekend shift role (Fri-Sun, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM) offers an 8% shift differential and an FAA-regulated environment with rigorous safety standards.

You will set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines, read blueprints and specifications, prepare fixtures and tools, and maintain clean, compliant production areas in a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant 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 and repair parts.
• Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine machine and setup requirements.
• Set up fixtures, tools, attachments, and accessories for production runs.
• Operate and maintain the machine and setup documents; ensure clean, safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

FANUC Controller

CNC Milling

Lathes & Mills

Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

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

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 4 years of relevant 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-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

Pratt & Whitney Springdale, AR is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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 program