Bench Mechanic, 2nd Shift; Onsite

Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. We’re seeking curious individuals ready to explore, shape an organization, and contribute to an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Bench Mechanic – 2nd Shift (Monday – Thursday, 4 x 10 hours, 3:30 pm–1:30 am). Under the direction of a supervisor or working leader, you will perform the following tasks:

• Pre‑coating operations, including surface preparation, masking, and post‑coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures, removing masking, troubleshooting, and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment.
• Minor repairs on coating equipment, including deburring, blending, polishing, countersinking, grinding, drilling, and grit‑blast operations using hand and power tools.
• Total preventive maintenance on applicable machines/equipment as required.
• Inspection of parts to meet visual and dimensional requirements using micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and other fixed gauges.
• Removal of burrs, nicks, and scratches on parts.
• Assisting engineers and others in developing new or changed operations.
• Providing recommendations for changing and improving operating parameters and processes.
• Reporting any difficulties to the leader or supervisor.
• Flexibility around shifts, overtime, training, and maintaining workflow, handling multiple significant priorities concurrently.

Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state‑of‑the‑art facility; training and advancement opportunities at all levels; and on‑the‑job training using the most advanced technology in the industry today.

• 0–1 year of related experience, or a completed degree/certificate from a post‑secondary or vocational school in a related field with 0–1+ years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED.

• Experience with metal finishing methods, spray coating/paint application, machining, grinding, and/or welding.
• Experience with computerized machine operation.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as feeler gauges, verniers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions concerning work methods and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility around shifts, including overtime.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

• Bonus Plan – eligible to participate in the Company's Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP).
• Comprehensive Benefits Program – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off – vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays.
• Additional Leaves – short‑term & long‑term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave.
• Savings & Investment Plan – company match & employer contributions.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources.
• Employee Scholar Program – comprehensive company‑sponsored education program.
• Employee discounts and rebates program.

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick is a FAA regulated facility and a safety‑sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA guidelines and ongoing random testing. This U.S.‑based role is subject to the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date.

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.