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

RTX • Asheville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator Level 1 operates a variety of production machines within the assigned business unit and develops the proficiencies required to become a certified machine operator. The operator follows work instructions and production documentation to set up equipment, produce parts, and obtain certification to accept or reject parts. The position is onsite in Asheville, North Carolina, and the shift assignment has not been determined; it may be any shift or area. Employees must be flexible with their shift schedule to complete required training, which may take place on non-preferred shifts.

Available schedules may include second shift Monday through Thursday, 4:15 p.m.–2:45 a.m.; third shift Monday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; AWW1 weekend day shift Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; or AWW2 weekend night shift Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong computer skills.
• Flexibility to work the shift schedule required for 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.
• Ability to perform computations involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions and use computer systems.
• Set up and operate production equipment and measuring devices, potentially including milling and grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part-wash and 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 in the assigned business unit, involving a limited number of surfaces to be machined.
• 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, if applicable.
• Move frequently around the machine line to operate manufacturing equipment, including bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and transporting product 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 and long-term disability insurance.
• 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; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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