Team Leader Cell 56 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-GRAND PRAIRIE-1174 ~ 1174 Great SW Pkwy ~ 1174 GREAT SW



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. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



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.

What You Will Do:

Leads workers engaged in layout and machine operating, inspection, welding or material preparation/finishing of aircraft components by performing the following duties:

• Manages Production flow/productivity/reliability/costs.

• Oversees activities such as plasma, cathodic arc and other processes on a variety of aircraft components.

• Chief supporter in the cell for continuous improvement and all CORE initiatives.

• Chief supporter in the cell for all EH&S initiatives.

• May serve as supervisor in the absence of the Business Unit Manager.

• Trains employees in the performance of tasks related to their area of expertise.

• Sets production schedules, tracks work in process, troubleshoots and solves problems associated with production.

• Sets work schedules, schedules work duties and overtime.

• Evaluates employee performance, addresses employee discipline.

• Aids in the interpreting of specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assists in assigning duties.

• Ensures compliance with all relevant work instructions (SOI’s, DOI’s, OPM’s, etc.).

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

• Strives for Turn around Time improvement and 100% on time delivery.

• Ensures company policies and procedures are complied with and understood.

• Holds monthly tool-box meetings.

• Maintains a clean and organized cell.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• More than two (2) years working experience plus a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise co-workers.

• Previous experience in a FAA repair station desired.

• Previous experience in leading skilled crafts persons in a production or refurbishing environment

• Previous experience in using SAP and Solumina

• A&P license or eligibility for a FAA repairman’s certificate is a plus

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits

• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays

• 401-K with company match

• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Learn More and Apply Now!

Pratt & Whitney Grand Prairie, TX 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.

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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