1st Shift_ Mechanical Assembler III_ Onsite

Prattwhitney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly/hire

Generous 401(k) with employer match, +

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet Insurance

Home and Auto insurance

Additional life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Group legal

ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is hiring for an on-site manufacturing role focused on deburring, laser marking setup, and assembly. You will read blueprints, monitor tolerances, and maintain shop documentation while contributing to efficient production.

The ideal candidate holds a HS diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant experience, strong math, and competence with measurement tools and basic tools. Attractive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Basic math skills including decimals.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn multiple applications (email, internet, etc.).
• Experience with measurement equipment (gauges, calipers).
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Experience reading, interpreting and following blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools to remove burrs and smooth edges.
• Set up and run laser marking machines.
• Assemble components and read shop drawings.
• Monitor dimensional tolerances and identify non-conforming features.
• Maintain documentation and data entry for production tracking and inspections.
• Identify process inefficiencies and report machine issues.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Hand tools experience

Measurement equipment

Blueprint reading

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-NE-YORK-2800 ~ 2800 Division Ave ~ PLANT 52 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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 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 our integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. 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. Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

What You Will Do

• Use a variety of hand tools to remove Burrs, or sharp edges.
• Perform machine setup and runs on laser marking machines.
• Assembly of components.
• Read, interpret and comprehend, process prints, engineering and quality standards, and other informational drawings and work instructions.
• Monitor part specific dimensional tolerances while performing the operation & identify non-conforming part features.
• Maintain accurate documentation and system inputs (shop traveler, labor charging, production tracking software, inspection results, etc.).
• Identify and report process inefficiencies, machine issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Follow work priorities to accomplish production goals.
• Can handle contact with coolants, cleaning fluids, and oils (petroleum based products) and chemical vapors from products during the normal manufacturing.
• Obtain and maintain required Inspection Certification(s).
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

What You Will Learn

• Precision deburring process to print specifications.
• Set-up and operation of laser markers.
• Reading/interpreting GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Cross-functional collaboration through various types of manufacturing and processes.
• Gain experience with a variety of inspection equipment.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires HS diploma or equivalent or in the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 4 years of relevant experience.

Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting decimals.

Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use multiple computer applications (including email, internet, and other job-specific applications).

We Prefer

• Experience with measurement equipment, i.e. gauges, calipers, etc.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and following blueprints.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 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
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Home and Auto
• Additional life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.