Maintenance Technician

Date Posted: 2026-02-09
Country: United States of America
Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance Required: No

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Position Details

Schedule: 2nd Shift (4x10), Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday, 3:30 p.m.

• 2:00 a.m.

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. Person, or authorized immigration status required

What You Will Do

• Perform routine tasks related to preventive and corrective maintenance, and servicing of machinery and equipment
• Assist higher level technicians in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical services as required
• Maintain fluid levels on machinery, change filters as needed, document and analyze fluid usage
• Operate and maintain fluids filtration equipment
• Proactively perform basic equipment maintenance such as turnarounds, clean robot booths, remove swarf build up in machines, remove grinding grit and fragments from machines, empty and clean oil skimmers, clean and service parts washers, remove and replace de-ionized water bottles
• Perform administrative maintenance tasks and associated paperwork
• Monitor fluids, filters, and consumable inventories
• Document work in SAP maintenance management suite (CMMS) and properly utilize the shop floor Andon system
• Operate PIVs as required and maintain inspection records
• Follow safe work practices and keep up to date on EH&S/OSHA training requirements
• Lift up, push, pull, bend, squat, climb, stand, walk, and twist hands
• Work in confined spaces
• Maintain a forklift license
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) with post-secondary education in maintenance, and/or 2-4 years of equivalent maintenance experience
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
• Basic mechanical and electrical skill with a desire to pursue a career in the skilled trades field
• Familiar with OSHA and general safety practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical aptitude in the following fields: basic mechanics, rigging, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, electrical, automation, and PLC/CNCs
• Capable of safely working on electrical systems up to 480V (Electrical Safe Work Practices), instrumentation and control systems, and mechanical systems
• MIG/ TIG Welding, fabrication, basic machining
• Technical certifications or an associate's degree in a maintenance related field

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including:
• 3 weeks of vacation
  • 5 personal sick days
  • 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion
  • 12 paid government holidays throughout the year

Role Type

This role is Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Additional Information

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.