Assembler-Riverside

RTX; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an experienced assembler for a 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) in Riverside, CA. The role involves reading blueprints, assembling and bonding honeycomb and composite components, and performing quality checks according to process specifications.

Responsibilities include operating cranes and lifts, preparing parts for coating, and maintaining accurate records of work performed. Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Experience with assembly, bonding, riveting and coatings.
• Ability to operate cranes and lift trucks.
• Ability to follow detailed process specifications.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods and sequence of work operations from blueprints and orders; fabricate, layup, assemble and finalize honeycomb, adhesive bonded and composite components.
• Prepare test samples and ensure parts meet tolerances by sanding, drilling and bonding.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, sealants, paints and coatings per specifications.
• Move, store and stage parts and sub-assemblies using lift trucks and automated systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Assembly operations

Welding

Materials handling

Machining equipment

Quality inspection

Tools

Overhead cranes

Lift trucks

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1 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 Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3P – 11:30P

What You Will Do

Determines methods and sequence of work operations from blueprints, operations planning, engineering orders, specifications, etc., fabricates, laysup, assembles, installs, and mates honeycomb, adhesive bonded and/or composite assemblies. Locates, fits, tapes and coordinates core and detail parts. Trims, burnishes, files, forms, reforms, fits, locates, drills and reams to close tolerances, countersinks, counter bores, clamps, bolts and rivets on structural members, adhesive bond, and composite components. Performs blind riveting and bucking. Applies parting agent and performs bagging and vacuum blanketing etc. Operates programmed and/or manually controlled drivematic-type machines. Sets-up and operates resistance welding machines by selecting, mounting, and aligning necessary attachments and setting pressure power strokes, welding current and timing cycle as indicated by weld schedules and specifications. Prepares test samples for shear and etch test. Cleans electrode dies and tips to assure proper welding. Prepares parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for cleaning, masking, racking, stringing, and loading in baskets and/or racks. Selects proper immersion time, temperature and sequence of dips, rinses and soaks as indicated by process specifications. Masks and prepares parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for protective coatings, primer and final topcoat paint. Mixes primers and paints to specifications. Applies alodine, brushes, sealant, bakes or dries parts and assemblies, locates, and applies decals and stencils and performs cleaning process operations. Operates drying ovens. Greases caster bearings on all rolling stock such as bakers’ racks and/or tools at the end of each autoclave run. Burnishes and blends as required by specifications. Issues and/or mixes plastics, plasters and other materials used in plastic/plaster tooling departments. Cleans and prepares tooling surfaces for painting. Primes, paints by spraying and/or brushing various types of tools, gages, surface tables and gage boxes. Determines center of balancing and gravity and weight of boxes and tools using shop tools such as balancing devices, scales, tape measures, etc. Seals and/or bonds seams, joints, fittings, etc. on parts sub-assemblies and assemblies. Mixes sealants and adhesives. Removes cured adhesives, flash control tapes, etc. Identifies all types of aircraft components by using electoetch or vibroetch machines, electric pencils, steel and rubber stamps, stencils, stencil guns and numbered tags. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, routes, and moves; locates, identifies, and follow-up actual and potential shortages of tools, parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies. Cleans and preserves tools in a tool storage area using solvents, steam, and various protective compounds. Logs items in or out and moves, routes and/or delivers items throughout the plant. Performs moving, storing, receiving, shipping, preserving, packing, packaging, crating, and issuing of materials, parts, tools, etc. in all areas of the plant. Works from such documents as tool orders, shortage reports, and assembly/detail shop orders. Keeps necessary records to reflect the status of all jobs. Operates non-licensed trucks, licensed trucks of not over one and one half (11/2) tons rated capacity, and trackless trains to move parts, materials, tools, equipment, sub-assemblies, and assemblies within the plant. Operates non-licensed lift trucks of any capacity. Connects and disconnects vacuum lines to bond jigs as required. Operates overhead cranes in conjunction with the work described herein. Receives incoming scrap and surplus materials as to type and condition. Segregates materials in designated categories. Checks accompanied documents against submitted materials to insure accurate documentation and conformance. Operates lift trucks throughout the plant to pick up and deliver scrap materials. Loads trucks as required. Sets-up and operates various types of machinery, fixtures, tooling, and equipment such as rotary cutting machines, power driven saws, ovens, expanders, ice mills, hand routers, hand and power forming equipment, drill and grinding equipment, shears, hydraulic press, punch press, stretch press, platen press, power brake, roller, etc., for fabrication or rework of aircraft components. Determines type of production aids required and fabricates production aids and necessary temporary tools such as