Manufacturing Operator, Weekend Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Wells, ME

1d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This onsite weekend-shift role is designed to train individuals with little or no machining or grinding background to become Certified Operators at Pratt & Whitney. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40 hours. Selected employees attend a three-week training program followed by four to eight weeks of on-the-job training. Operators learn to set up and run NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs for routine production work on similar weldments and assemblies. They learn to follow operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions; inspect finished work against specifications; obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts; and perform required total preventive maintenance. The role also involves collaborating with engineering, quality assurance, programming, and production personnel to resolve machining issues and assist with part-process development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract.

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 on weldments and assemblies.
Follow operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions to set up equipment for grinding, turning, facing, boring, and/or chamfering operations.
Verify that 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).
Work collaboratively with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist in part-process development.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP).
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays.
Additional leaves, including short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave.
Savings and 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.
Potential eligibility for 401(k) match, flexible work schedules, and short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to applicable terms.