Machinist (2nd Shift)(Onsite)

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision machining, repair, and rework operations on aircraft engine components while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, FAA regulations, and Pratt & Whitney quality standards.
• Train on first shift for up to six months before moving into 2nd shift (Monday‑Thursday, 3:30 pm‑1:30 am).
• Perform precision rework operations including boring, honing, lapping, grinding, and machining to restore aircraft engine components.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and EDM equipment to complete repair and overhaul activities.
• Perform drilling, reaming, tapping, deburring, polishing, blending, filing, and other bench operations using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Set up and machine parts using fixtures or centers while verifying alignment, runout, and dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, bore gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Verify critical dimensions such as gear mounting distances, backlash, end play, fits, and clearances to engineering requirements.
• Machine and finish specialty coatings applied to aircraft engine components.
• Fabricate, modify, and maintain tooling including fixtures, gauges, adapters, bushings, templates, pullers, and cutting tools.
• Modify work holding and tooling solutions to support unique repair processes and non‑standard component configurations.
• Perform shrink‑fit assembly operations and support complex repair processes.
• Repair, maintain, and improve machine tools and shop equipment as required.
• Read and interpret overhaul manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, service bulletins, and work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve tooling, repair methods, and machining processes.
• Mentor and assist less experienced machinists while promoting a culture of teamwork, quality, and safety.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical or vocational training in Machining Technology, Precision Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• 2 years of experience with CNC programming, performing setups, and using CNC controls and G&M codes used in machining operations (preferred).
• Ability to read or interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols (GD&T) (preferred).
• Knowledge of metal and other materials properties used in aerospace parts (preferred).
• Ability to read