Paint & Coating Technician (Internal Repair) - 1st Shift (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX Columbus Engine Center is seeking a Paint & Coating Technician on the 1st shift to restore and protect jet engine components. You will prepare, mask, blast, coat, and finish parts using specialized equipment while complying with aerospace quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Role is onsite at the Columbus Engine Center with standard aerospace benefits and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of mechanical experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, aviation, military, or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail are required.
• Ability to read and interpret operation sheets, process instructions, and basic technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jet engine components for coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and surface prep.
• Apply coatings and finishes per specifications, customer requirements, and work instructions.
• Set up and operate blast booths, spray equipment, and coating tools.
• Perform self and peer inspections to ensure coating quality and process compliance.
• Inspect finished components, verify coating thickness, troubleshoot defects as needed.
• Complete required documentation and support Safety, Quality, and Delivery goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

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 certain necessary systems.

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 Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Engine Center as a Paint & Coating Technician and play a critical role in restoring and protecting some of the world’s most advanced jet engine components. In this hands-on position, you will prepare, mask, blast, coat, and finish engine parts using specialized processes and equipment while ensuring compliance with strict aerospace quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a passion for precision work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a 1st Shift position: Monday – Thursday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm

What You Will Do:

• Prepare jet engine components for coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and surface preparation processes.
• Apply coatings and finishes in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and approved work instructions.
• Set up and operate blast booths, spray equipment, and other coating-related tools and equipment.
• Perform self-inspections and peer inspections to ensure coating quality, process compliance, and adherence to established standards.
• Inspect finished components, verify coating thickness and quality, and troubleshoot coating defects as needed.
• Complete required documentation and support Safety, Quality, and Delivery objectives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of mechanical experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, aviation, military, or a related technical field

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with industrial paint, coating, masking, grit blasting, or surface preparation processes.
• Knowledge of coating inspection methods, including thickness measurement, adhesion testing, cure verification, and troubleshooting coating defects.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and coating thickness gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret operation sheets, process instructions, and basic technical drawings.

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, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays throughout the year and a holiday shutdown for the week between Christmas and New Year.

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.