About The Position

This entry-level position is designed for individuals without manufacturing experience and provides training to prepare them to become Certified Operators at Pratt & Whitney. Employees must successfully complete a customized training program conducted at AB Tech and all required on-the-job training at Pratt & Whitney. Operators learn basic manufacturing processes in their assigned business unit and demonstrate the proficiencies required for machine operator certification. The shift assignment has not yet been determined and may be in any area. Employees must be flexible to complete required training, which may take place on non-preferred shifts. Available schedules include weekday day, evening, or overnight shifts and weekend day or night shifts. The position is onsite in Asheville, North Carolina.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
  • Flexibility with shift schedules to complete required training, including training on non-preferred shifts.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • Learn to 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.
  • Learn to set up equipment using operation sheets, work instructions, part travelers, and oral instructions, within the assigned business unit.
  • Obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts.
  • Learn to maintain machines by performing required total preventative maintenance (TPM).
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist with part process development, when applicable.
  • Carry out other tasks within the scope and skill level of the job description in support of department objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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