Engineering Technician, Autoclave - Second Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

RTX seeks an Engineering Technician, Autoclave at our Riverside, CA facility to operate and control autoclaves during curing of composite and bonded structures. This 2nd shift role (2:00PM–10:30PM) onsite, Monday–Friday, involves writing/edits to recipes, ensuring cure specs are met, and generating cure reports. Strong data handling, teamwork, and reliability are required.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma or AA/AS degree (or 2-year post-high school training) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining machines and ensuring constant data flow.
• Experience in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate Autoclaves to support manufacturing activities.
• Review technical data/production specs to write and edit recipes.
• Ensure bonded structures meet cure specifications.
• Generate cure reports for individual parts.
• Adjust load configurations to improve cure quality.
• Provide support and direction to team members.
• Communicate with various programs on priorities.
• Assist support functions with process improvements.
• Manage and update Autoclave Tracker.
• Handle most issues within the department.
• Adhere to safe work practices and company policy.

Skills

MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Autoclave equipment

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Engineering Technician, Autoclave to oversee, operate, and control multiple Autoclaves during the curing process of composite and metal bonded structures.

Position works Monday - Friday 2nd-shift (2:00PM - 10:30PM ) onsite at the Riverside manufacturing facility

What You Will Do

• Operation of Autoclaves to support manufacturing activities.
• Review technical data/production specs to write and edit "recipes".
• Ensure bonded structures meet cure specifications.
• Generating cure reports for individual parts.
• Adjust load configurations to improve cure quality.
• Provides support and direction to team members.
• Communicating with various programs on priorities.
• Assist support functions with process improvements.
• Management and updating of Autoclave Tracker.
• Responsible for handling most issues within the department.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.
• Follow safe work practices and comply with company policy.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining machines and ensuring constant data flow.
• Experience in MS Office.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience operating autoclave equipment
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Prior Autoclave certification.

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, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, 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!

The salary range for this role is 45,600 USD - 79,800 USD.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

This position is classified as: 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. This role may be eligible for relocation. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, lon