Fabrication Operator I

Collins Aerospace; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Fabrication Operator I to join the Carbon Brake Team in Santa Fe Springs, CA. You will assist in carbon brake fabrication, set up hydraulic presses, and learn MES data entry while adhering to SOPs and safety rules.

The role offers second shift, onsite work, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have a HS diploma or 2 years of experience and be a U.S. Person with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or 2 years of relevant work experience required
• Must be a U.S. Person
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Learn steps of carbon brake fabrication process for loading/unloading carbon composite preforms
• Apply phenolic resin to carbon fabric
• Use handheld scanners to track all parts
• Precisely measure with standard instruments and scales
• Gain proficiency in MES to enter data at fabrication steps
• Follow SOPs, WI, and part drawings
• Communicate mechanical or safety issues to supervisor
• Learn to operate forklift and/or Big Joe to place preforms on pallets
• Use basic to intermediate computer skills

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

MES literacy

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

2 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Hydraulic press

MES system

Handheld scanners

Press setup

Job description

Location: US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-11120 ~ 11120 South Norwalk Blvd ~ NORWALK

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-11120 ~ 11120 South Norwalk Blvd ~ NORWALK

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Fabrication Operator I to join the Carbon Brake Team in Santa Fe Springs, CA. We create and ship out new carbon for aviation braking systems. You will have the opportunity to be trained to set up the press with die cutters to cut carbon fabric, apply resin to carbon fabric, and load the hydraulic press with composite carbon and run.

Work Schedule

• Second Shift; Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

What You Will Do

• Learn the steps of the carbon brake fabrication process for loading/unloading laid up carbon composite preforms into hydraulic presses
• Apply phenolic resin to carbon fabric
• Use handheld scanners to track all parts
• Precisely measure using the standard measuring instruments and scales
• Acquire proficiency in use of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to enter data at the corresponding steps of the fabrication process
• Follow steps and procedures of the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), WI (Work Instructions), and part drawings
• Communicate potential mechanical or safety issues to your manager and lead
• Learn to operate Forklift and/or Big Joe to place preforms on pallets
• Use basic to intermediate computer skills

What You Will Learn

• You will gain knowledge of all pertinent customer and company specifications including but not limited to international standards relating to the production of carbon-carbon brake components & company policies.
• You will Learn how to operate support equipment such as: Forklifts, Hydraulic Press, Power Tools, etc.
• You will complete a department training program in the time allotted.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or in absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant work experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Person
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing or similar industry related experience
• Experience operating forklift
• Experience operating hydraulic press

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Additional Perks

• Starting at 3-weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more
• Day-1 access to Employee Scholar Program
• 401 (k) match program
• On-site fitness equipment

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

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.

The salary range for this role $42,000K/yr to $50,000K/yr. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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 Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.