Manufacturing Operator , Weekend shift ( Onsite)

RTX • Wells, ME

2d • $17 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This onsite position is designed to help individuals with little or no machining or grinding experience develop 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 weekend schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40 hours.

With training, operators set up and operate NC milling and grinding machines, vertical turret lathes, or VTCs to perform 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 chamfering operations. Operators verify finished work against specifications with precision measuring instruments, obtain certification to accept or reject parts, and perform required total preventive maintenance. They also collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, and production personnel to resolve machining problems and support part process development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this 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.
• Use 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 (TPM).
• Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, programmers, and 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 leave, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED