3rd Shift_ Mechanical Manufacturing Technician_ Onsite

Prattwhitney; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Carroll, IA is seeking an entry-level Calibration Tech. The role focuses on learning calibration operations, setting up test stands, and ensuring spray equipment meets specifications under supervision. External candidates may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus and training spans the first 3–6 months.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and a path to certification within 120 days, with opportunities to grow within the Collins Power & Controls team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS Diploma or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test stand to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow according to specifications.
• Set up and operate laser marker and printer according to procedures and specifications.
• Record spray parameters by serial number.
• Certify product conformance through test and records performance results by serial number.
• May learn to disassemble, repair, and assemble product according to specifications.
• Complete production documentation and perform necessary labor transitions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

ACE portal

Basic shop math

Reading prints

Education

HS Diploma or vocational/technical education

Tools

ACE portal

Job description

Location

Location: US-IA-CARROLL-426 ~ 426 Bella Vista Dr ~ BELLA VISTA, PO Box 826

Participant Requirements

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Calibration Tech 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. Calibration Tech I 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 within 120 days. The operator will typically refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators including Lead Technicians, supervisors or engineers. External candidates will receive 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.
• This is 3rd shift position Monday through Friday 10pm – 6am.
• Training however will be the first 3-6 months Monday through Friday, 6am – 2pm.

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 or vocational/technical education in a related discipline

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing experience
• Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with assembly and calibration.
• Demonstrated program proficiency while possession minimal scrap and rework.
• Basic proficiency with reading and understanding prints.
• Moderate computer proficiency (e-mail, print documents, internet) and ability to learn how to operate a computer to access prints and/or specified work instructions.
• Basic shop math including knowledge of Geometric Tolerances.
• Moderate proficiency with identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Basic knowledge of ACE principles and their application plus utilizes ACE portal on a regular basis to document issues and opportunities.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing principles and processes.
• Basic understanding of the tools needed for each job.
• Ability to effectively communicate 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
• Optional coverages you can buy: home and auto insurance
• Optional coverages you can buy: additional life and 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!

Company Culture and Mission

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! *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. 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.

Application Timeline

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

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 RehabilitationAct and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms

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.