Production Machinist- 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a machinist to set up and operate machine tools to produce precision engine parts. You will follow drawings and operation sheets, and use a variety of machines to meet exact specs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of machining experience. U.S. citizenship is required for access to sensitive information; on-site work at RTX facility is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of machining experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program information.
• Interview may be conducted in-person at office locations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one machine tool or process equipment type and operate more than one related type to produce precision engine parts.
• Work from verbal and written instructions, operation sheets, drawings and other pertinent information.
• Use turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching and shaping machines to meet dimensional specifications.
• Check dimensions with measuring instruments and adjust as needed.
• Perform bench, assembly and surface finishing operations and apply coatings as required.

Skills

Machining experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-150 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 150 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

• Setup and operate one machine tool or process equipment type and operate more than one unrelated machine tool or process equipment types within an assigned area to produce precision engine parts.


• Perform work where methods, procedures and processes are well developed and the required tooling, gaging and fixturing are provided.


• Under the direction of leader/supervisor, work from verbal and written instructions, operation sheets, drawings and other pertinent information.


• Following established methods and procedures, use manual or numerically controlled machine tools such as milling, boring, grinding, turning, broaching and shaping machines to achieve the required dimensional specifications.


• Recognize indications of dull or damaged cutting tools and replace them as needed.


• Perform bench, assembly and surface finishing operations such as deburring, blending, trimming and fitting, using a variety of hand and power tools.


• Follow prescribed methods and procedures to perform drilling, riveting and bonding operations to assemble various details in producing a finished part.


• Operate part-marking equipment.


• Use a variety of media, dry or liquid, to perform cleaning or part preparation and finishing operations.


• Operate tumbling, grit blast, shot peen, buffing and polishing equipment, wash machines and dip tanks for part surface conditioning.


• Apply masking as required.


• Perform applications of anti-gall and polymite coatings utilizing dry bake ovens to cure.


• Utilize a variety of fixed or variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and part features.


• Operate OpCert and other computer-based systems to retrieve and store information and records.


• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.


• Perform routine servicing throughout assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions, such as operators' checklist, for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly.


• 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 and to develop individuals' skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Qualifications We Prefer 1-3 years of machining experience.


• In compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).


• As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.


• 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.