Manufacturing Operator, 2nd shift (Onsite)

RTX•Wells, ME
•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This onsite, second-shift position is designed for individuals with little or no machining or grinding background to develop the skills needed to become a Certified Operator at Pratt & Whitney. Employees attend a three-week training program followed by four to eight weeks of on-the-job training. The role involves learning to set up and operate NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs for routine production operations on weldments and assemblies. Operators learn to follow operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions; verify finished work using precision measuring instruments; maintain machines through required total preventive maintenance; and collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, programming, and production personnel to resolve machining problems and support process development. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with eight-hour shifts.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.

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

  • Attend a three-week training program and participate in four to eight weeks of on-the-job training.
  • 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 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.
  • Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, and production personnel to resolve machining problems and assist with 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 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.
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