Technician Jobs in Asheville, NC

Date Posted:

2026-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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.

Job Summary: Join Pratt & Whitney's Asheville team and play a critical role in keeping our advanced manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance. As an MTS Technician, you'll support preventive and corrective maintenance activities, maintain essential fluid systems, and help ensure a safe, efficient production environment while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading manufacturing technologies.

This is a 2nd Shift position: Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am

What You Will Do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and equipment to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
• Assist skilled maintenance technicians with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
• Monitor and maintain machine fluid systems, including checking fluid levels, changing filters, documenting fluid usage, and operating filtration equipment.
• Perform routine equipment servicing, including machine cleanouts, robot booth cleaning, swarf and grinding grit removal, oil skimmer maintenance, parts washer servicing, and replacement of deionized water bottles.
• Monitor inventories of fluids, filters, and maintenance consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Document maintenance activities in SAP CMMS and utilize the shop floor Andon system to report equipment issues.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) as needed while maintaining required inspections and following all EH&S and OSHA safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years’ relevant or equivalent maintenance experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years’ relevant or equivalent maintenance experience and/or post-secondary education in maintenance
• Familiarity with OSHA and general safety practices
• Technical aptitude in basic mechanics, rigging, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, electrical, automation, and PLC/CNC systems
• Ability to safely work on electrical systems up to 480V in accordance with Electrical Safe Work Practices, as well as instrumentation, control, and mechanical systems
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding, fabrication, or basic machining

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 includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.
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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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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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