1st Shift_ Machine Operator III_ Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Machinist III in Carroll, IA. The role requires operating CNC and manual machinery, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality through inspections. Onsite position with potential extended shifts and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You will support multiple programs, drive continuous improvement, and adhere to EHS, Quality, and CI standards while maintaining detailed records and troubleshooting complex machining challenges.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Machine Operator Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAR 145 certification if requested by the business.

Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints, work orders, engineering plans, specifications, GD&T for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.
• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts into sub-units or complete units using operating mechanical equipment.
• Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machines for the process.
• Performs machining setups and makes adjustments as required.
• Conducts inspections of work produced.
• Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging and measurements.
• Keeps records and maintains quality/safety standards.
• Exhibits RTX Leadership Behaviors and Values.
• Supports and follows all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality and CI functions.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Train others

Prints reading

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Machine Operator Certification

Tools

ACE training portal

Job description

Date Posted

2026-07-28

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CARROLL-426 ~ 426 Bella Vista Dr ~ BELLA VISTA, PO Box 826

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

The Machinist III serves as a specialist within the machining discipline, supporting multiple programs with advanced technical expertise. This operator consistently demonstrates expert-level proficiency in setting up and operating all conventional, CNC, and manual machining equipment with minimal to no oversight.

They possess strong troubleshooting skills and proactively leverage available resources to resolve complex machining challenges. Beyond daily production, the Machinist II actively drives continuous improvement efforts - identifying opportunities to reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ), increase efficiency, and optimize processes to lower overall costs.

• External candidates will receive a $1,000 sign on bonus**

What You will Do

• Interprets blueprints, work orders, engineering plans, specifications, reference planes, designs sketches and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.
• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts into sub-units or complete units using operating mechanical equipment.
• Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machines for the process.
• Performs machining setups and makes adjustments as required.
• Conducts inspections of work produced.
• Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging and measurements.
• Keeps records and maintains quality/safety standards.
• Exhibits RTX Leadership Behaviors and Values.
• Supports and follows all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality and CI functions as set by assigned leader and position.
• Perform other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business

Qualifications We Require

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 year of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a Machine Operator Certification
• Ability to be certified on multiple programs with moderate to high difficulty complexity
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAR 145 certification if requested by the business

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3+ years progressive experience in a related machine operator role in a manufacturing or related environment preferred.
• Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with machine operations
• Ability to train others.
• Demonstrated program proficiency while possessing minimal scrap and rework.
• Advanced proficiency reading and understanding prints.
• Moderate to advanced computer proficiency (e-mail, familiarity with MS office, print documents, and internet) including the ability to operate a computer to access prints and/or specified work instructions and can train others on this process.
• Basic shop math including knowledge of Geometric Tolerances.
• Advanced proficiency with identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Working knowledge of ACE principles and their application plus utilizes ACE portal on a regular basis to document issues and opportunities.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing principles and processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machining techniques.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to train others on machine operations including concepts, processes, and practices.
• Proven track record of training and sharing knowledge of machine operations and related activities.Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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.