Bench Repair (2nd Shift)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A



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

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.

What You Will Do:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Bridgeport, WV as a Bench Repair Technician. In this role, you will use a variety of handheld and stationary tools and equipment to clean, debur, blend, and polish parts and components. You will also set up and operate drill presses or small lathes. To succeed in this role, you will be someone with a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn across multiple areas of our shop floor.  This position will work on our 2nd shift, which is Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-1:30am. You may train on a different shift for up to 6 months before moving to the 2nd shift schedule.

Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various repair and rework operations on a variety of gas turbine engine sub-assemblies and related detailed parts.

• Work from drawings, manuals, specifications and specific detailed instructions.

• Use a variety of fixed gauges to check fits, alignments, clearances, and other specified requirements.

• Operate hand and automatic riveting machines. Operate small lathe, drill press and Blanchard grinder.

• Check fit and clearance, install bushings and sleeve bag (perform shrink fitting operations). Visually check work.

• Ensure that equipment and work area are cleaned and maintained.

• Assist in the repair of equipment and tooling

• Provide input for tool modifications and introduce improved processing techniques to increase departmental efficiencies.

• Provide guidance/training and assist others to overcome difficulties.

• Must be able to use decimals and fractions to work from drawings, specifications and manuals and take readings from a variety of measuring instruments

• Routinely provide support in areas outside of Bench Repair such as, CMM, Vane Flow & Tweak, Grinding, A and B weld test and peening. Weight removal on impeller for balancing.

• Comply with all company work rules, follow safe work practices and procedures established to protect the environment, and report to supervisors all unsafe acts, hazardous conditions, and conditions which impact or have the potential to impact the environment.

• Responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with RTX's Code of Ethics, including the obligation to report actual and suspected violations of the code.

• Perform all other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in aftermarket aviation, machining, automotive or a similar trades role.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior Trade school training

• Prior experience in an OEM/Aftermarket aviation role

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings

• Proficient using a variety of different hand tools

What is my 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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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.

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.

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