2nd Shift Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I | Onsite

ISU Research Park; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring a 2nd Shift Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I for an onsite role in the US. The position offers entry-level training with no certification required and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.

The operator will learn setup, operation of production equipment, maintain documentation, and follow safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes learning to assemble components, record parameters, and support continuous improvement while possibly working

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is typically required; if not, 2 years of relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to set up and operate test stands to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow.
• Learn how to set up and operate laser marker and printer according to procedures and specifications.
• Record spray parameters by serial number and certify product conformance through test results.
• Disassemble, repair, and assemble product according to specifications under supervision.
• Accurately complete production documentation and perform necessary labor transitions.
• Follow all EHS, Quality, and CI guidelines set by leadership.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and safety activities as required.
• Work overtime or nonstandard hours as needed by the business.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

2nd Shift Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I | Onsite

Employer

Collins Aerospace

Posted On

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Job Description

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.

What You Will Learn

This position is an opportunity to start your career and grow with Collins.

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.
• Previous experience reading, understanding and working off blueprints.
• Communication experience with all levels of employees and management

The schedule for this position is 2nd Shift Monday through Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am.