Certified Assembly Technician Class B, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

globalhr; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking an assembler for Rockford, IL to assemble, inspect and repair sub- and final assemblies for aircraft turbine systems. You will follow strict route cards, read JIS and drawings, and maintain documentation. The role requires basic materials handling, quality control and use of inspection equipment.

The position offers 2nd shift with training on 1st or 2nd shift and provides medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Airplane and Power (A&P) license.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Experience with calibration and/or maintenance.
• Previous experience in aviation or aerospace assembly.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, disassemble, reassemble, safety wire, mark parts, paint and repair sub and final assemblies.
• Maintain quality stamp authority and complete required documentation.
• Follow instructions per route card, JIS, drawings or work orders.
• Develop knowledge to troubleshoot units and improve methods.
• Operate and maintain machinery, tooling and gauges including brazing and soldering.
• Use inspection equipment for visual and dimensional checks against blueprints and specs.
• Verify tests and calibrations; ensure current job instructions are used.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Overview

This position involves assembling, inspecting, disassembling, reassembling, safety wiring, part marking, painting, and repairing sub and final assemblies for Ram Air Turbines used in aircraft emergency power generation at the Rockford, IL facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, inspection, disassembly, reassembly, safety wiring, part marking, painting, and repair of sub and final assemblies with assistance.
• Maintain quality stamp authority and complete required documents and records.
• Follow written instructions per route card, job instruction sheets (J.I.S.), engineering drawings or work orders.
• Develop general knowledge of assemblies to troubleshoot units and identify processing changes and method improvements.
• Operate and maintain departmental machinery, equipment, tooling, and gauges, including machine brazing, soldering, and balancing.
• Use inspection equipment to perform visual and dimensional inspections of in‑process sub‑assemblies, assemblies, and process piece parts to ensure conformity to blueprints, J.I.S., and test specifications.
• Perform and monitor assemble test set‑ups and verify equipment calibrations.
• Verify job instruction sheets, blueprints, or specifications used in the area to ensure they are current.
• Perform environmental checks on a regular basis; maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Measure fractions and decimals; apply shop mathematics and monitor equipment for acceptable fluid, gas, temperature, and other operating parameters.
• Maintain program and process certifications; print process manufacturing documentation as required.
• Understand hazardous materials and proper handling practices; mix and apply chemical compounds such as adhesives, paints, and locktites with assistance.
• Assist supervision with administrative tasks such as ordering shop supplies, tools, calibration recall, and material shelf life.
• Make proper records of material accepted or rejected.

Shift Information

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
• Will train on 1st or 2nd Shift for up to 2 months.

Qualifications – Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED.
• United States citizenship required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Airplane and Power (A&P) license.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Experience with calibration and/or maintenance.
• Previous experience in aviation or aerospace assembly.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• And more.

Compensation

Salary range: $35.25 – $40.15 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.