Process Technician - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Deals and discounts

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a manufacturing technician to monitor processes, perform maintenance, and assemble parts to engineering drawings. The role is onsite, first shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, contributing to aerospace component production and process improvements.

Responsibilities include operating vacuum furnaces, handling materials, and maintaining production documentation under AS9100. Prior aerospace or chemical industry exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• This role involves monitoring processes, performing regular maintenance, mechanical assembly, and supporting experimental designs to improve operations.
• The technician will work primarily onsite during the first shift, contributing to the manufacturing of advanced aerospace components.
• Operate industrial systems including vacuum furnaces, vacuum pumps, gas control systems, and pollution control equipment
• Load production systems with numerous parts per documented configuration
• Perform regular maintenance on systems.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitor processes while running, including attending to alarms and diagnosing issues for resolution or escalation
• Support experimental designs to improve the process
• Program equipment to adjust settings for new processes
• Provide support in the development and implementation of facility and equipment upgrades
• Maintain all documentation (electronic and paper) required for the production process
• Comply with AS9100 quality system including SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and safety policies
• May perform other duties as assigned
• 1st shift hours are Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Skills

MS Office

Education

HS diploma or GED

AA/AS degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN

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:

• This role involves monitoring processes, performing regular maintenance, mechanical assembly, and supporting experimental designs to improve operations.
• The technician will work primarily onsite during the first shift, contributing to the manufacturing of advanced aerospace components.
• Operate industrial systems including vacuum furnaces, vacuum pumps, gas control systems, and pollution control equipment
• Load production systems with numerous parts per documented configuration
• Perform regular maintenance on systems.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitor processes while running, including attending to alarms and diagnosing issues for resolution or escalation
• Support experimental designs to improve the process
• Program equipment to adjust settings for new processes
• Provide support in the development and implementation of facility and equipment upgrades
• Maintain all documentation (electronic and paper) required for the production process
• Comply with AS9100 quality system including SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and safety policies
• May perform other duties as assigned
• 1st shift hours are Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Must have experience with MS Office

Qualifications We Prefer:

• AA/AS degree or other 2-year post high school training with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Manufacturing background
• Previous aerospace or chemical industry experience is preferred
• Experience working within a formal quality system like ISO 9001 AS9100
• Forklift, cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Experience with safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry preferred

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

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.

The salary range for this role is $22.40 - $42.01 per hour. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.