Production Machine Operator

• Pratt & Whitney Asheville

Date Posted: 2026-02-09
Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY
Position Role Type: Onsite
Shift: AWW1 Weekend Day Shift: FSS 6am-6:30pm

Employment Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

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?

What You Will Do

• Operate a variety of production machines including washer, shot peen (GASP – gravity accelerated shot peen), furnace, water & air flow, electrode assembly, laser weld, tack weld, laser ablation, tape & wax, x-ray, bake and detailer, etc.
• Perform routine operations on the production line producing blades and or vanes
• Perform all quality checks
• Perform daily standard work and complex operations successfully while adhering to standard work and all work instructions
• Read and interpret process sheets, gage, deburr and clean parts
• Make minor offset changes if required
• Change setups and document information on check sheets
• Keep dimensional data on run charts
• Frequently utilize measuring devices and assess product acceptance based on blueprint specifications
• Run all equipment in the entire work loop and produce product per standard work
• Clock labor in Solumina
• Perform Daily Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and document results
• Keep equipment and work area clean (5S)
• Frequently move about the machine line to operate various manufacturing equipment (approximately 90% of the time), bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, transport product and/or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds
• May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one's skills
• Responsibilities are not limited to the listed items above and can be changed or modified based on skill level, proficiency, and overall performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Previous Manufacturing experience or education or Advanced Manufacturing Certification

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

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. 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.