Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, US

Job summary

RTX Columbus Forge maintenance technician is responsible for keeping complex machinery reliable and efficient on a 3rd-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs across electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to support production.

You will use oscilloscopes and digital tools to diagnose issues, document activities, and collaborate with the team while following EH&S policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience with both electrical and mechanical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly planned maintenance on machinery and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using service manuals, drawings, and equipment performance descriptions.
• Conduct tests using instruments such as oscilloscopes, recorders, and digital measuring tools to identify faulty circuits and resolve issues.
• Replace or adjust components such as amplifiers, logic cards, memory units, feedback devices, high-voltage switches, and printed circuit boards as needed.
• Calibrate and service electronic and electrical systems, including hard-wired and computerized controls, power distribution systems, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Operate PIVs (Powered Industrial Vehicles) such as forklifts, yard cranes, articulated manlifts, etc.
• Collaborate with team members to support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to EH&S policies.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital measuring tools

Service manuals

Memory units

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

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 our Columbus Forge facility and play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations by maintaining and repairing complex machinery and equipment. As part of the maintenance department, you will work on-site to troubleshoot, repair, and perform planned maintenance on equipment with electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our production processes and the safety of our workplace.

This is a 3rd Shift position: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM

What You Will Do:

• Perform daily and monthly planned maintenance on machinery and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using service manuals, drawings, and equipment performance descriptions.
• Conduct tests using instruments such as oscilloscopes, recorders, and digital measuring tools to identify faulty circuits and resolve issues.
• Replace or adjust components such as amplifiers, logic cards, memory units, feedback devices, high-voltage switches, and printed circuit boards as needed.
• Calibrate and service electronic and electrical systems, including hard-wired and computerized controls, power distribution systems, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Operate PIVs (Powered Industrial Vehicles) such as forklifts, yard cranes, articulated manlifts, etc.
• Collaborate with team members to support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in industrial maintenance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in industrial maintenance, working directly with machines involving both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in using test instruments and tools to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Prior work experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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 attendselect 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 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.

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