Assembly Technician - Weekday Nights

Prattwhitney; Oakville; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RTX's Oakville, Ontario facility is seeking an Assembly Technician for the weekday night shift to assemble and test landing gear components.

You will follow drawings and test procedures, operate an overhead crane, and contribute to TPM/LEAN/5S in a team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of aerospace assembly experience; AMT certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a recognized college/trade program.
• 3+ years of assembly experience in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience with hydraulic & electrical control systems and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test landing gear shock struts and components per drawings and procedures.
• Replace/repair/retro-fit MLG, NLG, linkages, actuators and LRUs.
• Perform electrical/hydraulic functional tests per instructions.
• Support TPM, LEAN, 5S, and FOD prevention in the cell.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standard work in the cell.
• Support quality initiatives with operator-self-verification (OSV).
• Perform other duties such as sub-assemblies, sealing, bushing installation, calibration.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Blueprints

Safety practices

Overhead crane

Education

High school diploma

Trade program

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Assembly Technician who will be reporting to the Assembly Supervisor on the weekday night shift.

As Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing of landing gear and or landing gear components.

Work Location: Oakville Facility, Ontario – Canada

Shift Hours – Weekday Night Shift (Monday-Thursday) 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for assembling and testing of landing gear shock struts and components per Collins drawing and Acceptance Test Procedure requirements
• Perform replacement / repair / retro-fit of MLG, NLG, Linkages, Actuators and LRU’s per Assembly Process Sheets, Engineering Instructions and drawing requirements
• Perform electrical / hydraulic functional tests per Engineering Instruction and Acceptance Test Procedures
• Work in a safe team-oriented environment and participate as an active member of the implementation & execution of TPM, LEAN, 5S, and FOD prevention principles
• Support and promote continuous improvement, 5S activities and Standard Work Development in the cell.
• Support quality initiatives by performing operator-self-verification (OSV)
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g. sub-assemblies, sealing, bushing installation, calibration & shelf life activities)

Qualifications

We Require Typically; High school diploma, or equivalent work experience plus recognized and accredited college/trade program

Previous Landing Gear Assembly experience or 3 or more years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/aerospace environment

• Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic & electrical control systems and using test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to follow assembly instructions and/or blueprints
• Demonstrated ability to operate and use an overhead crane in a safe manner
• Demonstrated ability to follow strict safety practices and procedures.

The selected candidate has to be eligible to work in Canada; successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP

We Prefer

Aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) certification would be an asset

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• disability benefits
• retirement savings program
• tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program

The salary range for this role is 74,068 CAD – 87,144 CAD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Eligible for Referral Bonus RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.

Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.