Machine Cell Operator, Weekend Shift (Onsite)

RTX • North Berwick, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Manufacturing Operator for the weekend shift at its onsite North Berwick, Maine location. The role is designed for people with little or no machining or grinding background and provides training to become a Certified Operator. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (three 12-hour shifts), for 36 hours of work with pay for 40 hours. External candidates attend one week of orientation and two weeks of first-shift training with the technical training team. After assignment to a department, training often continues on first shift for three to six months.

The operator learns to set up and operate NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs for routine production work on similar weldments and assemblies. The role involves following operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions; performing specified machining operations; checking finished work against specifications with precision measuring instruments; and completing required total preventive maintenance. Operators work with engineering, quality assurance, programmers, and production colleagues to resolve machining problems and support part process development. Certification enables the operator to accept or reject parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of manufacturing, automotive, or related trade experience.
• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs for routine production operations.
• Follow operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions to set up equipment for grinding, turning, facing, boring, and/or chamfering operations.
• Verify finished work conforms to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts.
• Maintain machines by performing required total preventive maintenance (TPM).
• Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist with part process development.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP) bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays.
• Additional leave options, including short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave.
• Savings & Investment Plan with company match and employer contributions.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Employee discounts and rebates program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED