Machine Operator Level 1 - MAY BE ANY SHIFT (Onsite)

RTX • Asheville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operators operate a variety of production machines within an assigned business unit and demonstrate the proficiencies required to become certified machine operators. The role involves interpreting work instructions, setting up and operating production equipment and measuring devices, and working from operation sheets, part travelers, and oral instructions. Operators obtain certification to accept or reject parts, perform required total preventative maintenance, and work with engineering, quality assurance, programming, and production personnel to resolve machining problems and support process development where applicable.

This is an onsite production role in Asheville, North Carolina. Shift assignment is undetermined and may be in any area; employees must be flexible to complete required training, including on non-preferred shifts. Potential schedules include second shift Monday–Thursday, third shift Monday–Thursday, weekend day shift Friday–Sunday, or weekend night shift Friday–Sunday. The work involves frequent movement around the machine line, approximately 90% of the time, and may include bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and transporting products or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with shift schedules to complete required training, including training on non-preferred shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience, manufacturing education, or an Advanced Manufacturing Certification.
• Two or more years of machine operator or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions and use computer skills in production work.
• Set up and operate production equipment and measuring devices, such as milling or grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part wash machines, coating machines, airflow or water flow machines, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Use operation sheets, work instructions, part travelers, and oral instructions to set up equipment within the assigned business unit.
• Obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts.
• Maintain machines by performing required total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist with part process development when applicable.
• Move about the machine line to operate manufacturing equipment, including bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and transporting products or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Carry out other tasks within the scope and skill level of the job description in support of department objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Paid time off, including three weeks of vacation, 40 hours of personal sick time, three unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage.

What This Job Offers

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