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Mechanic (Gate 3) - 1st Shift

  2026-07-07     Raytheon     Midland,GA  
Description:

Mechanic

Join Pratt & Whitney at our Columbus Engine Center, where precision meets purpose. As a Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in the overhaul, repair, and assembly of advanced jet engines that power commercial and military aircraft around the world. Working in a hands-on, team-driven environment, you'll apply your mechanical expertise to ensure engines are restored to peak performance, safety, and reliability.

This is a 1st Shift position: Monday Thursday 5:00 am 3:30 pm

What You Will Do:

  • Work as a member of a team responsible for turbine engine, engine module, or component maintenance in accordance with published work instructions and approved technical data.
  • Utilize common hand tools as well as a wide variety of tooling and fixtures to assemble/disassembly and test a jet engine.
  • Ensure all phases of assembly/disassembly as specified by work instructions, comply with required self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Monitor and ensure processes meet Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  • 1+ years' experience in a mechanic role or appropriate technical training

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Aviation engine overhaul and repair experience
  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or Powerplant (P) Certificate
  • Hands-on experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly, or Turbine Engine Test Operations.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications and SAP

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
  • Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion), and 12 paid government holidays annually.


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