PW300 & PW500 Assembly Technician (2nd Shift)(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; 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 Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an Assembly Technician to support PW300 & PW500 engine assembly. You will follow manuals and service bulletins, assemble sub-assemblies, balance and pack engines, and ensure EH&S and quality standards throughout the process.

You will work the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 3:30pm-1:30am) with potential training on another shift for up to six months. A high school diploma or GED and a Powerplant license are required; PW engine experience is preferred and onsite

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with aviation maintenance background.
• Active Powerplant license at hire; PW engine experience preferred.
• Experience reading drawings and using precision tools and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Work from manuals, service bulletins and technical instructions.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring equipment, gauges and special tooling.
• Coordinate parts, consumables and non-product material movements.
• Ensure standard work and meet daily targets with quality focus.
• Support Continuous Improvement, EH&S and operations initiatives.
• Perform other duties and escalate challenges to Supervisor.

Skills

Powerplant license

Aviation maintenance

P&W engines experience

Read drawings & specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Gauges

Special assembly equipment

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A 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 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

What You Will Do Are you a “read the instructions” kind of person? Do you enjoy putting together puzzles and using your hands? Our Assembly Technician role will allow you to apply both traits while impacting the future of flight. You will be responsible for a key role in our process and ensure EH&S and quality standards are kept.

Responsibilities would be in one or more of the following areas: sub-assembly, balancing, main assembly and packing of engines in the repair and overhaul area. This position will service our PW300 & PW500 lines. You will work on our 2nd shift, which is Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-1:30am. Training may take place on a different shift for up to 6 months before moving into 2nd shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Work from manuals, service bulletins and other technical instructions.
• Use various hand tools, precision measuring equipment, special tooling and gauges.
• Coordinate parts, consumables and non-product material movements.
• Function as an Assembly tech to ensure standard work and standard methodologies are accomplished while assuring daily targets are met.
• Be fully engaged to support all Continuous Improvement, Quality, EH&S, and overall Operations initiatives and policies to meet company goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and refer team challenges to Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Active Powerplant license at the time of hire
• We Prefer 3+ years specialized training in aviation maintenance, assembly or test of gas turbine engines or similar aircraft systems.
• Prior experience working on P&W engines.
• Knowledge of aircraft engine assembly procedures including fits and tolerances, use of precision measuring instruments and gauges, hand tools, special assembly equipment and the ability to work from complicated drawings and specifications.

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

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.

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.

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.