Fabrication Technician III (Inspector), 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX at Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking an onsite fabrication and assembly technician. Plan, set-up and perform fabrication, assembly, test, and related precision processes for heat exchangers, water separators, and environmental control components.

Operate a range of tools and CNC/NC equipment to meet established methods and procedures. Responsibilities include welding, testing, inspection, and maintaining inventories and documentation, with strict adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication, assembly and testing processes.
• Ability to read and follow detailed methods and procedures.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set-up, and perform fabrication, assembly, testing and related processes.
• Operate tools and equipment (power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, power shears).
• Perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes.
• Operate CNC/NC equipment for milling, drilling and turning per established methods.
• Set-up and edit programs for presses and lasers to cut/form parts.
• Conduct pressure, leakage and functional tests.
• Maintain storage areas and organize materials and tools.
• Record transactions and use documentation for traceability.
• Perform periodic maintenance of fixtures and equipment.
• Assist in audits of processes and work areas.

Skills

Fabrication

CNC Machining

Welding

Quality Inspection

Tools

CNC machines

Micrometers

Verniers

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

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.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Plan, set-up, and perform a variety of processes to maintain the flow of work to manufacture heat exchangers, water separators and other environmental control system components while practicing and complying with environmental health and safety directions and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Plan, set-up, prepare and perform fabrication, assembly, test and associated precision fabrication processes.


• Plan, set-up and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, and power shears to cut, form, trim, fit, roll, bend, drill and saw material to fabricate detail parts following established methods and procedures.


• Plan, set-up, and perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes.


• Operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform milling, drilling and turning operations to established methods and procedures.


• Plan, set-up, edit programs, and operate various presses and lasers to cut and form details.


• Plan, set-up, and perform pressure, leakage and functional tests.


• Plan, set-up and operate furnaces for processes such as drying, annealing, aging and curing product.


• 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.


• Safety wire, prepare product, make and apply nameplates and package for shipment.


• Fabricate and repair containers.


• 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 purchasing and shop part requirements. Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing. Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required.


• Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection using variable measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers and checking fixtures.


• Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals.


• Check calibration of gages, instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Record and document as required.


• Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses.


• Sharpen or modify tools, make up simple forming dies, tooling and templates.


• Perform periodic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, charging filters and tightening hardware.


• Participate in audits of processes, procedure 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.
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