MANUFACTURING OPERATOR (No Manufacturing Experience) - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt Whitney in Asheville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Operator trainee to learn basic production processes and complete customized training at AB Tech. The role requires shift flexibility for training and includes working Monday-Thursday, 2nd shift (4:15pm–2:45am).

You will operate various production equipment, interpret instruction sheets, and collaborate with engineers and quality teams to resolve machining issues while progressing toward operator certification.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED; U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn production systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly.
• Ability to read operation sheets and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Learn to set up and operate production equipment.
• Obtain operator certification to accept/reject parts.
• Maintain machines through total preventative maintenance (TPM).

Skills

Read & interpret instructions

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Decimal & fraction computations

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Furnaces

Peening machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY 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

Company Overview

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Role Overview

This position is designed to give individuals with no manufacturing experience the skills they need to become a Certified Operator at Pratt & Whitney. Employees selected for this position are required to successfully complete the customized training program conducted at AB Tech. In addition, the employee will complete all required on-the-job training at Pratt & Whitney. Manufacturing Operator(s) will be required to learn basic manufacturing processes within their assigned business unit. The manufacturing operator will be required to demonstrate key proficiencies which are required to become a certified machine operator. Employees must be flexible with their shift schedule to complete required training. There may be times when training is conducted on non-preferred shifts. This position is Monday through Thursday, 2nd Shift, 4:15pm - 2:45am

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret work instructions
• Strong computer skills
• Learn to set up and operate a variety of production equipment and measuring devices. Examples may include milling/grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part wash machines, coating machines, airflow/water flow machines, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Learn to work from operation sheets, work instructions, part travelers, and oral instruction to set up equipment within the assigned business unit, involving a limited number of surfaces to be machined.
• Obtain operator certification to be able to accept/reject parts.
• Learn to maintain machines by performing required total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Learn to work collaboratively with engineers, quality assurance, programmers and other production personnel or others to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development (if applicable).
• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives.

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract

We Prefer

• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong computer skills

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation
• 40 hours of personal sick time
• 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion
• 12 paid government holidays throughout the year

Additional Benefits and Eligibility

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.

Employment Status and Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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