About The Position

This entry-level position is designed for individuals without manufacturing experience and provides training to become a Certified Operator at Pratt & Whitney. Selected employees must successfully complete a customized training program conducted at AB Tech and all required on-the-job training at Pratt & Whitney. Employees learn basic manufacturing processes in their assigned business unit and demonstrate the proficiencies required to become a certified machine operator. Shift assignment is undetermined and may be in any area; employees must be flexible to complete required training, which may occur on non-preferred shifts. The role is classified as onsite in Asheville, North Carolina.

Requirements

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

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, such as milling and grinding machines, furnaces, peening machines, part wash and coating machines, airflow and water flow machines, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Use operation sheets, work instructions, part travelers, and oral instructions to set up equipment within the assigned business unit, involving a limited number of surfaces to be machined.
  • Obtain operator certification to accept or reject parts.
  • Learn to maintain machines by performing required total preventative maintenance (TPM).
  • Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining problems and assist in part process development, when applicable.
  • Carry out other tasks within the scope and skill level of the position to support department objectives.
  • Complete the customized training program at AB Tech and required on-the-job training at Pratt & Whitney.

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 may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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