Aerospace Plating & Finishing Technician

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-m匹

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician to plate, paint, heat treat, and inspect aerospace parts. You will operate plating line equipment, prepare parts, and ensure quality using micrometers and gauges.

This role is onsite with a 2nd shift from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, with mandatory training and progression to independent work. Applicants must have 1–3 years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for plating.
• Operate plating line equipment.
• Prepare and paint parts.
• Operate vapor, sand or dry blasting machines to prepare parts for production.
• Operate ovens, furnaces and induction machines to heat treat parts.
• Use gauges such as micrometers, verniers and hardness testers to make measurements and perform hardness checks.
• Perform various non-destructive test operations including magnetic particle inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, dye check and eddy current inspection.
• Monitor alarm and video system in the Waste Treatment Plant during absence of operators.
• Maintain equipment on a periodic basis such as cleaning fixtures, equipment and tanks, and changing filter and light bulbs.
• Maintain crib, gage cabinet and operation sheets. Update log books. Coordinate priorities with various production lines.
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties.
• Move parts and materials to designated locations.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
• Training Schedule: Mandatory training will take place on 1st or 2nd shift until management deems the employee is able to work independently and unsupervised. At that time, the employee will move to 2nd shift. We anticipate the training to be up to 4 months.

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician to plate, paint, heat treat, and inspect aerospace parts. You will operate plating line equipment, prepare parts, and ensure quality using micrometers and gauges.

This role is onsite with a 2nd shift from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, with mandatory training and progression to independent work. Applicants must have 1–3 years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship.