2nd Shift_ Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I_ Onsite

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Manufacturing Technician. You will learn to set up and operate production equipment to support calibration, assembly, and sub-assemblies under supervision.

No certification is required; you will train toward certification while following standard work to meet product specifications. We value hands-on manufacturing experience, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to read prints.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; 2 years of relevant experience acceptable in lieu of diploma.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to read prints.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate test stands to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves per specs.
• Learn to set up and operate laser marker and printer per procedures.
• Record spray parameters by serial number and certify product conformance.
• Disassemble, repair, and assemble products per specs.
• Accurately complete production documentation and manage labor transitions.
• Support and follow all EHS, Quality, and CI guidelines.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and safety activities.
• May work overtime or nonstandard hours as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Reads prints

Effective communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

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

Job Overview

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician is an entry level position with no certification required. The purpose for an operator at this level is to learn and train on the basic understandings of all calibration specific operations. Mechanical Manufacturing Technician is expected to have the basic level ability to prepare and assemble components to develop final or sub-assemblies with direct supervision by a certified calibrator (level II or above). The operator will set up and operate production equipment to ensure flow, spray angle, and quality of spray meets product specifications and tolerance levels. The operator is expected to follow established standard work under general supervision in efforts to obtain certification. The operator will typically refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators including Lead Technicians, supervisors, or engineers.

External applicants are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus.

What You Will Do

• Learn how to set up and operate test stand to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow according to specifications.
• Learn how to set up and operate laser marker and printer according to procedures and specifications.
• Learn how to record spray parameters by serial number. Learns how to certify product conformance through test and records performance results by serial number.
• May learn how to disassemble, repair, and assemble product according to specifications.
• Accurately complete production documentation and performs necessary labor transitions.
• Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.
• Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities.
• May be required to work over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.
• All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
• Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need.
• Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing experience
• Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with assembly and calibration.
• Experience reading and understanding prints.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of employees and management

What We Offer

• 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 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!

Company Information

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 Role Details

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.

Interview Process

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 Applicant Benefits & Compensation

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.

Location & Pay Structure

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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