Finishing Team Working Lead - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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.

Job Summary: Join Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Forge team as a Finishing Working Lead and play a key role in leading daily operations that support some of the world's most advanced aerospace products. In this hands-on leadership role, you will provide technical expertise, support daily production activities, troubleshoot process challenges, and help develop team members while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery requirements are met.

This is a 2nd Shift position: Start Day – End Day, 4:00 pm - 2:30 am

What You Will Do:

• Lead daily Finishing operations by coordinating workflow, supporting production priorities, and ensuring safety, quality, and delivery goals are met.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while partnering with supervisors on scheduling, training, and career development.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing work as needed, including reading blueprints, following work instructions, and using precision measuring tools.
• Track work in process, lead tier meetings, order tools and supplies, and support other daily administrative activities.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance needs through ANDON Systems or MTS and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies while performing other duties to support business needs.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, technical or military training, or military training experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical or vocational training in a manufacturing-related field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, perform shop math, and use precision measuring tools.
• Basic computer skills and experience with manufacturing systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.

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.

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 remo