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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: At the Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center, Clean Line Mechanics play a vital role in the aircraft engine restoration process by ensuring engine parts are cleaned, processed, and prepared to meet FAA, quality, and operational standards. In this hands-on role, you will operate cleaning equipment, handle engine components, monitor chemical and bath parameters, and follow established repair station procedures to support safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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

What You Will Do:

• Perform cleaning operations in accordance with repair station procedures, including degreasing, scrubbing, rinsing, and pressure washing aircraft engine parts

• Load and process parts using the correct baskets, equipment, and chemical baths

• Monitor and maintain bath parameters, chemical concentrations, and temperature gauges to ensure compliance with process requirements

• Handle engine parts safely and properly throughout the cleaning process

• Follow all Employee Health & Safety (EH&S), environmental, and quality procedures

• Include for 2nd WK Shift: 2nd-weekend shift employees are expected to participate in ongoing cross-training across assembly cells and support functions. Cross-functional teamwork helps ensure operational flexibility, consistent throughput, and high-quality engine delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• HS Diploma or GED

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience cleaning mechanical components, machinery, or industrial equipment

• Familiarity with manufacturing cleaning processes, chemicals, or pressure washing equipment

• Ability to identify and resolve configuration and compatibility issues.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

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.

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.

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Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA 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 as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.