Manufacturing Operator, 2nd Shift ( Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Paid time off

Savings & Investment Plan with company match

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick is seeking candidates for a 2nd Shift opportunity designed for those with little or no machining experience. This role offers extensive on-the-job training to become a Certified Operator.

The ideal candidate will learn to operate advanced NC machines and acquire skills critical to aerospace manufacturing. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and an employee education program.

Qualifications

• Open to individuals with little or no machining or grinding background.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate NC milling/grinding machines.
• Verify conformance of finished work to specifications.
• Participate in on-the-job training and certification as an operator.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Date Posted: 2026-06-11

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

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. This role offers the opportunity to explore and develop talent in a supportive environment.

What You Will Do

This is a 2nd Shift opportunity. You will work Monday through Thursday, 4‑10 hour shifts (3:30 pm‑1:30 am).

This position is designed for individuals with little or no machining or grinding background to acquire the skills needed to become a Certified Operator at Pratt & Whitney.

Employees selected will attend a 3‑week training program and participate in 4‑8 weeks of on‑the‑job training.

Learn to set up and operate NC milling/grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs to perform routine production operations on weldments and assemblies.

Learn to work from operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instruction to set up equipment for grinding, turning, facing, boring, and chamfering operations on limited surfaces.

Learn to verify conformance of finished work to specifications using precision measuring instruments.

Obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts.

Learn to maintain machines by performing required total preventive maintenance (TPM).

Learn to work collaboratively with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, and other production personnel to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

What You Will Learn

Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Training and advancement opportunities at all levels through a supportive and collaborative employee experience.

On‑the‑job training using the most advanced technology in the industry today.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School or GED

Qualifications We Prefer

• 1+ year of manufacturing, automotive, or related trade experience
• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

What We Offer

• Bonus Plan – eligible to participate in the Company’s Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)
• Comprehensive Benefits Program – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays
• Additional leaves including short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave
• Savings & Investment Plan with company match and employer contributions
• Flexible savings and spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources to support a healthy you
• Employee Scholar Program – one of the most comprehensive company‑sponsored employee education programs in the world (no waiting period!)
• Employee discounts and rebates program

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.