Bench Mechanic, 2nd Shift; Onsite

Position:
Bench Mechanic – 2nd Shift (Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm–1:30 am)

Location:

Wells, Maine, US–ME‑NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

U.S. citizenship required.

• Work under direction of a supervisor or work‑leader following verbal, written, or computer‑generated instructions to perform pre‑coating operations: surface preparation and masking duties.
• Perform post‑coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures, removing masking, troubleshooting, and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on coating equipment, including deburring, blending, polishing, countersinking, grinding, drilling, or grit blasting using hand and power tools on aerospace engine components.
• Execute Total Preventive Maintenance on applicable machines/equipment as required.
• Check parts to meet visual and dimensional requirements using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and other fixed gauges, and assure completed parts meet quality requirements.
• Remove burrs, nicks, and scratches on parts following oral and written instructions.
• Assist engineers and others in developing new or changed operations.
• Make recommendations for changing and improving operating parameters and processes.
• Refer any difficulties to a leader or supervisor.
• Remain flexible around shifts, including overtime, for training and maintaining workflow, and manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state‑of‑the‑art facility, plus training and advancement opportunities at all levels through a supportive and collaborative employee experience.

• 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, for training and to maintain workflow, 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 including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays.
• Additional Leaves including short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave.
• Savings & Investment Plan with company match and employer contributions.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources to support a Healthy You.
• Employee Scholar Program – the most comprehensive company‑sponsored employee education programs worldwide.
• Employee discounts and rebates program.

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.