Forge press team member - 2nd shift (onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-05-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC Position Role Type: Onsite U. S. Citizen, U. S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U. S. Person. A U. S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U. S. C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3). U. S. citizens, U. S. nationals, U. S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U. S. are considered U. S. persons. For a complete definition of “U. S. Person” go here. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world 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. Columbus Forge, a recognized leader in producing disks and airfoils for the aerospace propulsion market, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity for you! We have an opportunity for a Forging Team Member to be based in Columbus, GA. What You Will Do: Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal. Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications. Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup. Position and move work pieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions. Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications. Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished. Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations. Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers. Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications. Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances. Qualifications You Must Have: High School Diploma or GED Ability to read instructions and operate machinery Attention to detail Qualifications We Value: 1+ Years of related experience in manufacturing. Operating a forge press, or similar machinery. What We Offer: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave 401(k) match Flexible spending accounts Employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays Learn More & Apply Now! 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 attendselect 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms