Finishing Operator I

Collins Aerospace; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting vacation 3 weeks + option to买

Employee Scholar Program

401(k) match

On-site fitness equipment

Commute Smart ride-share program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Carbon Operations in Spokane, WA seeks a Finishing Technician I to learn set-up, calibration, and operation of automated chemical application equipment for carbon brakes used in commercial and military aircraft.

The role includes manual chemical application, robotic riveting to fasten hardware, and on-the-job training through a defined progression. It operates with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (4-on/4-off) and 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM cycles.

Qualifications

• Learn and operate automated chemical application equipment.
• Complete manual chemical application processes.
• Use automated riveting equipment to fasten hardware.
• On-the-job training provided through a defined progression.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate automated chemical application equipment to apply protective coatings.
• Perform manual chemical application and use automated riveting equipment to fasten hardware to brake components.
• Participate in a defined progression roadmap through on-the-job training.

Job description

Location:

US-WA-SPOKANE-11135 ~ 11135 W Westbow Ln ~ WESTBOW

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

Country:

United States of America

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Collins Aerospace Carbon Operations in Spokane, WA we specialize in producing carbon brakes for commercial and military aircraft applications, supporting OEM and aftermarket customers around the world.

Finishing Technician I

In this role, you will learn and be responsible for the set-up, calibration, and operation of automated chemical application equipment used to apply protective chemicals to carbon aircraft brakes. You’ll also complete manual chemical application processes and leverage automated riveting equipment to fasten hardware to the brake components. On the job training is provided as you learn and advance through a well-defined progression roadmap.

The Finishing Department is responsible for three primary requirements: apply protective coating to prevent oxidation, manage material flow in and out of ovens for chemical curing, and fasten required hardware as part of the final assembly of carbon products for installation into aircraft brake assemblies. The Finishing department operates and maintains Fanuc brand robots for most of the coating processes and employees must undergo significant, company-provided training to perform this work. Repetitive movement of material less than 25 lbs. is required in some process steps to load/unload machines, conduct visual and mechanical inspections, and weigh and stack material. While some processes are manual, most of the work in this department is automated for ergonomic and safety reasons so confidence in troubleshooting digital and mechanical issues for equipment is a must.

Rotating Shift Structure

• 4-on/4-off rotation equates to 6-months off every year!
• Rotating day/night shift every 6 weeks
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00AM - 6:00PM / 6:00PM – 6:00AM

Compensation

• Built-in, guaranteed overtime
• “Free” hours on non-overtime weeks
• Clearly defined, skill-based tiered advancement opportunities available

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
• Access to company-sponsored Commute Smart ride share program