Machine Operator Level 1 (Onsite) - May Be Any Shift

RTX • Asheville, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operators operate a variety of production machines within an assigned business unit and demonstrate proficiencies required to become certified machine operators. The role involves reading and interpreting instructions, setting up and operating production equipment, measuring parts, maintaining machines, and collaborating with production and technical personnel to resolve machining issues and support process development. Operators must obtain certification to accept or reject parts.

This is an onsite position at Pratt & Whitney in Asheville, North Carolina. The shift has not yet been determined and may be in any area. Available schedules include weekday first, second, or third shifts and weekend day or night shifts. Employees must be flexible to complete required training, which may take place on a non-preferred shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
• Previous manufacturing experience, manufacturing education, or an Advanced Manufacturing Certification.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of machine operator or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to make computations involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Set up and operate production equipment and measuring devices, which may include milling and grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part wash machines, coating machines, airflow and 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.
• Frequently 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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