2nd Shift_ Mechanical Assembler I_ Onsite

Prattwhitney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX, through its Collins Aerospace division, seeks a production operator for the second shift to support laser marking, deburring, and assembly processes on the shop floor. The role requires reading blueprints, using gauges and calipers, and following strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, maintaining documentation, and identifying improvement opportunities in a fast-paced, onsite production environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of hand tools to remove burrs, or sharp edges.
• Perform machine setup and runs on laser marking machines.
• Assemble 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.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Reading blueprints

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement gauges/calipers

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-02 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.

External applicants will receive a $2,000 sign on bonus.

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.
• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

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 vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• 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.

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: Home and Auto
• Optional coverages you can buy: additional life insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: accident insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: critical illness insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: group legal
• Optional coverages you can buy: 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!

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.

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.