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How much do engine assembly jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for engine assembly in the United States is $17.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an engine assembly?

An Engine Assembly job involves assembling, testing, and inspecting engine components to ensure they meet quality and performance standards. Workers follow technical drawings, use hand and power tools, and work in a team to build engines for vehicles, machinery, or industrial equipment. Attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to safety procedures are essential. This role is common in manufacturing and automotive industries.

Is engine assembly a good career?

Engine assembly is a skilled trade that involves assembling and installing engine components, often requiring mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. It offers steady employment opportunities in manufacturing and automotive industries, with potential for advancement and certification. The job typically involves working in a factory environment with safety protocols and may require physical stamina and technical training.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in engine assembly, and why are they important?

To thrive in Engine Assembly, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a high school diploma or equivalent—often complemented by vocational training. Familiarity with hand and power tools, engine diagnostic equipment, and possibly certifications such as ASE are commonly required. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to safety make candidates stand out. These skills ensure precise assembly, adherence to quality standards, and smooth collaboration on the production floor.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in engine assembly?

A typical day in Engine Assembly involves interpreting technical diagrams, gathering required engine components, and methodically assembling parts using specialized tools. You’ll perform quality checks and troubleshoot issues to ensure each engine meets safety and performance standards. Collaboration is common, as you coordinate with quality inspectors, supervisors, and other assembly team members to meet production targets. The environment is usually fast-paced and may involve shift work, but it provides hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques and opportunities for long-term career growth in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.

How do you become an engine assembler?

To become an engine assembler, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should have mechanical skills and attention to detail. Many employers provide on-the-job training, and some may prefer candidates with experience in manufacturing or with certifications in mechanical or technical fields.

How much do engine assemblers make?

Engine assemblers typically earn an average annual salary of around $40,000 to $55,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Skilled assemblers with certifications or specialized tools may earn higher wages, and the job often involves working in manufacturing or automotive environments with safety protocols in place.
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Infographic showing various Engine Assembly job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,655 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Test & Assembly Mechanic , 3rd Shift ( Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney

Jupiter, FL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Pratt & Whitney rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

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 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.

What you Will Learn
 Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state of the art facility.
Interpretation/Application of tech data to aide in the disassembly and assembly of commercial & military jet engines
Forklift, scissor lift, and other PIV trainings

Job Summary:

 This is an amazing opportunity for an Assembly and Test Mechanic.

This is a 3rd Shift , Sunday -Thursday - midnight -7:00am , work 6.5 hours and get paid for 8 hours.

What You Will Do

 Work from procedures, preliminary sketches, operations sheets, layouts, complicated drawings, written engineering, supervisor or lead mechanic or electronic work instructions.
 Layout, fabricates, assemble, and modify jet engine assembly or test articles, test stands, equipment, and support systems. Use a wide variety of power and mechanical tools to perform functional checks on engine assembly/components or test equipment/test components.
 Operate a wide variety of tools to assemble/disassemble a jet engine or APU or operate support utilities to run the test article. Check all phases of assembly/disassembly including inspecting critical functions for final inspection ensuring adherence to quality standards. Monitor instrumentation and perform engine service during test.
 Assist in the training activity of not more than two other team members during the assembly/disassembly or test process to ensure safe operation.
 Complete appropriate documentation/sign-off in assembly/disassembly or test procedures as required.
 After assembly, ensure test article is prepared for delivery to test cell.
 Perform basic instrumentation troubleshooting for test. Reconfigure or repair test stand, test systems and test equipment. Troubleshoot and maintain test facilities, support systems, and special test equipment. Inspect, maintain and complete necessary reporting on equipment, facilities and support systems. Remove instrumentation, equipment and utilities to de-prep, dismount, and preserve test article for shipment.
 Ensure all functions are performed according to Pratt & Whitney, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality policies. Perform other related work assignments as required or directed by supervision and/or lead mechanics that support department objectives.

 What you Will Learn

 Skills, systems, and processes critical to aerospace manufacturing within a state of the art facility.
Interpretation/Application of tech data to aide in the disassembly and assembly of commercial & military jet engines
Forklift, scissor lift, and other PIV trainings

Basic Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED

- 1+ years of formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing or 1+ years of automotive training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A & P License

- 4+ years in similar function

- Previous MRO/FAR 145 repair station experience is preferred.

- Formal training in power plant mechanics and testing.

Well-rounded knowledge of FAA and aviation standards, jet engine design and operation, jet engine hardware and components, instrumentation installations, engine assembly or test stand experience. - SAP, Solumina experience.

- Creative troubleshooting skills.

- Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity.

- Possess exceptional people and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability and New Parent Leave
Savings Plan with Company Automatic Contribution and potential for a Company Match
Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid-Time Off includes: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday
(8) Company recognized holidays and (5) Holiday Shutdown days from Christmas to the New Year
Learn More and Apply Now!
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.

Pratt & Whitney West Palm Beach 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.

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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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

East Hartford, CT, US

Year founded

1925