Company
Kale Pratt & Whitney
Location
İzmir, Türkiye
Job type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job description
Who We Are?Kale Pratt & Whitney Uçak Motor San. A.Ş was founded on 2010 with a 51% Kale Group and 49% Pratt & Whitney partnership. Pratt&Whitney was a division of United Technologies Corporation (UTC), one of the leading organizations of the aviation sector and now part of the Raytheon Technologies (RTX), comprised of three market leading businesses -Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon- working as one in aerospace and defense.Kale Pratt & Whitney has a total of 16.250 m2 facilities in Aegean Free Zone and is one of the leading aviation companies in Turkey and its facilities contain many special processes. The company’s main field of activity is the manufacturing of aircraft engine parts and subassembly groups.We are looking for a ‘Machining Production Engineer' our company which produces aircraft engine parts in Aegean Free Zone, Izmir. If you think you are, please click apply button!What We Are Looking For?University degree from Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering departments,Min 3 years experience in Defense and Aerospace industry knowledge is preferable,Preparation of production documents,Knowledge in lean manufacturing methods and technique,Knowledge in 4 axis and 5 axis CNC programming, Siemens NX CAM knowledge is preferable,Knowledge in design of manufacturing fixtures,Knowledge in GD&T,Selection of cutting tools and recording the results,Being a team member and having an analytical approach and proactive problem solving skills,Coordination and organization skills,Excellent command of written and spoken English,ResponsibilitiesMonitoring OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) on production lines and ensuring necessary actions are taken,Reviewing technical drawings, 3D Data and customer specification,Reviewing the production methods in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the production,Revising the production documents per improved processes,Provide coordination and organization in all production area,Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing methods and leadership skills,Preparation of instruction and procedure of production.Bu ilan sebebiyle yapacağınız başvurular aracılığıyla toplanacak kişisel verileriniz veri sorumlusu Kale Pratt & Whitney Uçak Motor San. A.Ş. (“Kale PW”) tarafından 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK) ve ilgili mevzuat kapsamında iş başvuru süreçlerinin yürütülmesi amacıyla otomatik yollarla işlenecektir. Aydınlatma Metni'ne https://www.kalepw.com/Files/Kale_PW_%C3%87al%C4%B1%C5%9Fan_Aday%C4%B1.pdf linkinden ulaşabilirsiniz.
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What is the minimum gross monthly wage for welders in Turkish manufacturing plants as of January 2026?
According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the minimum gross monthly wage for welders is 26,005 TRY as of 1 January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must also pay 2% social security contribution on top of this base amount.
Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
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Which work permit documents are required for foreign welders applying to jobs in Turkey in 2026?
Foreign welders must submit a valid passport, diploma or vocational certificate, health report, and employer invitation letter to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security via the online e-Devlet system at least 30 days before starting work. The work permit fee is 1,200 TRY for one year as of 2026.
Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
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What education and experience are needed to qualify for welder positions under Turkish labor rules in 2026?
Applicants need at least a secondary school vocational diploma in welding plus 2 years of documented experience, or a 3-year apprenticeship certificate from a Ministry-approved training center. No university degree is required but a valid EN 287 or ISO 9606 welder qualification certificate must be presented.
Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
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What documents must be uploaded when applying for welder jobs through official Turkish employment channels in 2026?
Job seekers must upload their national ID, vocational certificate, 4 passport photos, and a criminal record certificate dated within the last 3 months to the İŞKUR portal. Applications without the ISO welder qualification certificate are automatically rejected.
Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
