Fabrication Technician III - Core, 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer mir

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Operator for the 3rd shift to support heat exchanger core fabrication and assembly processes. You will operate equipment, monitor quality, and follow safety procedures to maintain continuous production flow.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in manufacturing, with U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to fabricate and test components as per procedures.
• Monitor quality and ensure conformance with specifications.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to support efficient production.
• Follow environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.
• Assist with basic tooling, calibration checks and documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

US citizenship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted:
2026-10-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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
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.
Plan, set-up and perform a variety of processes to maintain the flow of work to manufacture heat exchanger cores and related products for environmental control systems while practicing and complying with environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Set-up and operate a variety of equipment such as power and brake presses, finforming equipment, spot welders, and belt sanders to cut, form, trim, fit, bend, and saw material to fabricate detail parts to established methods and procedures.
• Set-up and operate a variety of equipment to fabricate and test air bearings.
• Clean, prepare, fabricate, and assemble various parts for brazing.
• Mix and apply braze alloy and coatings as required.
• Set-up, program and operate furnaces for heat treat and brazing.
• Perform proof pressure and leakage tests.
• Monitor the flow of work, recommend and implement changes to maintain deliveries to customer requirements.
• Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment.
• Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets and point of use storage areas. Order, organize and store such items as supplies, materials, chemicals and tools.
• Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns.
• Review open purchased and shop part requirements. Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing. Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required.
• Use various measuring instruments such as hardness testers, micrometers, voltage, temperature, and current monitors. Monitor and adjust equipment, processes and fluids to specifications.
• Prepare micros and test pieces using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders and polishers.
• Prepare material for lab test. Release purchased material from receiving inspection.
• Check calibration of equipment in accordance with procedures, take temperature uniformity surveys, record and document as required.
• Check work visually and dimensionally using required documentation to verify configurations, quality, and identify nonconformance from workmanship of self and others.
• Modify or make a variety of simple tooling.
• Perform periodic maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
• Participate in audits of processes, procedures and work areas.
• Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions.
• Utilize and maintain all necessary documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records, and nonconformance documents.
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in the proper performance of duties.
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability. Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement.
• Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support.
• Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow-up lists.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.
• 3rd Shift: 12am to 6:30am, Monday to Friday.
• Training may take place on 1st, 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift for up to 3 months.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• US Citizen

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off