Manufacturing Operator, Weekend Shift ( Onsite)
About The Position
This onsite position is designed to provide individuals with little or no machining or grinding background the skills needed to become a Certified Operator at Pratt & Whitney. Selected employees attend a three-week training program followed by four to eight weeks of on-the-job training. The position works a weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40 hours. The operator learns to set up and operate NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs for routine production operations on similar weldments and assemblies. Work is performed from operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions. The operator learns 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; and perform required total preventive maintenance. The role also involves collaborating with engineering, quality assurance, programming, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist with part process development. The position offers training in skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing, on-the-job experience with advanced industry technology, and training and advancement opportunities. The role is based primarily onsite at the assigned production facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year 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.
- Use operation sheets, part travelers, BOROPS, and oral instructions to set up equipment for grinding, turning, facing, boring, and/or chamfering operations.
- Verify finished work against 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, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development.
- Participate in the three-week training program and four to eight weeks of on-the-job training.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
