Production Machinist - 3rd Shift ( Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Middletown, CT is seeking a Production Machinist for the 3rd shift. You will set up and operate machine tools to produce precision turbine engine parts, following drawings and procedures. Responsibilities include deburring, finishing, drilling, riveting, bonding, marking and cleaning operations.

Minimum high school diploma or GED with machining experience is required, with 1–3 years preferred. The role offers onsite work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 6 months of machining experience.
• 1-3 years of machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one machine tool or process type, and multiple tools within an area to produce precision turbine engine parts.
• Follow verbal/written instructions, operation sheets, drawings and other pertinent information.
• Identify dull/damaged cutting tools and replace as needed.
• Perform bench, assembly and surface finishing operations (deburring, blending, trimming).
• Drill, rivet and bond to assemble parts and complete finished components.
• Operate part-marking equipment and use various media for cleaning and surface conditioning.

Skills

Machining basics

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

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

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.

Our Pratt & Whitney Middletown, CT facility has several exciting opportunities for a Production Machinist available on 3rd shift.

3rd shift hours are Monday through Friday from approximately 11pm to 7 am

FUNCTION

In this role, you will 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 turbine engine parts. You will perform work where methods, procedures and processes are well developed and the required tooling, gaging and fixturing are provided.

What You Will Do

• 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 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.
• 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 required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 6 months of machining experience

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.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays.

Incentive Compensation

• 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.