Assembly Technician - Weekend Day Shift

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

Collins Aerospace in Oakville, Ontario is seeking an Assembly Technician for the Weekend Day shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). You will assemble and test landing gear components and support related sub-assemblies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior landing gear assembly experience or similar aerospace manufacturing, and the ability to follow drawings, operate an overhead crane and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus recognized college/trade program.
• Landing gear assembly experience or 3+ years in manufacturing/aerospace.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical control systems and test equipment.
• Ability to read assembly instructions and/or blueprints.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane safely.
• Eligible to work in Canada and meet ITAR/CCGP requirements.
• AMT certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test landing gear shock struts and components per drawings and test procedures.
• Perform replacement/repair/retro-fit of MLG, NLG, linkages, actuators and LRUs per process sheets.
• Conduct electrical/hydraulic functional tests per instructions and procedures.
• Support TPM, LEAN, 5S and FOD prevention in the cell.
• Support continuous improvement and standard work development in the cell.
• Assist with operator self-verification (OSV) and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned (sub-assemblies, seals, calibration and shelf life activities).

Skills

Landing gear assembly

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical control systems

Reading blueprints/drawings

Overhead crane operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Trade program/college

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 Weekend Day 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 – Weekend Day Shift (Friday-Sunday) 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.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

• 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.
• Aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) certification would be an asset.

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Disability benefits
• Retirement savings program
• Tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program

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.

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.

This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

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.