3rd Shift_ Machine Operator I_ Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Carroll, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee hands-on production tasks, calibration, welding and machining while mentoring team members on the shop floor.

The role requires deep manufacturing knowledge, readiness to act as SME (level III), and collaboration with support staff to maintain on-time delivery, cost control and quality across programs. External candidates may qualify for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience including calibration, welding, and machining.
• Furnace operator experience preferred.
• Ability to mentor and train employees on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead as SME on primary disciplines and mentor staff.
• Serve as main contact for OJT training and audits.
• Collaborate to achieve on-time delivery, cost and quality goals.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Calibration

Welding

Machining

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

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

oining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The working lead will spend much of the time performing manufacturing tasks such as calibration, welding, machining, furnace operators demonstrating a high level of proficiency on multiple programs and/or disciplines of moderate to complex difficulty and is considered a subject matter expert (level III) in primary discipline. Operates as a main point of contact for OJT training and auditing process as well as mentors new and current employees. Collaborates with support staff to achieve On Time Delivery, Inventory, Cost of Poor Quality, efficiency, and company goals. The working lead may also support team coordinators by assisting with managing workflow and solving day to day production issues.

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

What You Will Do

• Learn how to set up and operate precision manual and/or computerized machining centers according to standard work.
• Learn how to adjust machine feed/spindle speeds