Manufacturing Operator, Weekend Shift (Onsite)
About The Position
This onsite Weekend Shift position 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 4–8 weeks of on-the-job training. Operators learn to set up and operate NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs for routine production operations on similar weldments and assemblies. They use operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions to set up equipment for grinding, turning, facing, boring, and/or chamfering operations. They learn to verify finished work against specifications with precision measuring instruments, maintain machines through required total preventive maintenance, and obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts. The role involves collaborating with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, and other production personnel to resolve machining problems and assist with part process development. Training includes aerospace manufacturing skills, systems, and processes in a state-of-the-art facility, with on-the-job use of advanced technology and opportunities for training and advancement.
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.
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.
- Use 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).
- Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, and other production personnel to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP).
- 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 & 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
