Foundry 3 - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to operate and maintain heat-treat equipment on site in Durham, NH. The role involves using DCS-controlled furnaces, adhering to QA processes, and keeping meticulous production records.

Candidates should bring a HS diploma/GED with at least 2 years in manufacturing and familiarity with quality systems. The position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities to learn Lean practices, and growth within a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining industrial machinery or equipment.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and maintaining production records.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain assigned machines and equipment.
• Perform refractory repairs on furnaces and other heat-treating equipment.
• Follow established paperwork procedures, quality assurance protocols, and shop floor policies.
• Operate furnaces using the Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Maintain accurate and detailed heat-treating records.
• Ensure adherence to strict parts specifications during production.
• Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve efficiency.
• Evaluate product quality and make minor equipment adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure compliance with quality requirements.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality records

Lean manufacturing

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125

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

What You Will Do

• Safely operate and maintain assigned machines and equipment.
• Perform refractory repairs on furnaces and other heat-treating equipment.
• Follow established paperwork procedures, quality assurance protocols, and shop floor policies.
• Operate furnaces using the Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Maintain accurate and detailed heat-treating records.
• Ensure adherence to strict parts specifications during production.
• Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve efficiency.
• Evaluate product quality and make minor equipment adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Escalate manufacturing process issues to your immediate supervisor, Team Lead, or incoming shift as necessary.
• Support the production process by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining industrial machinery or equipment.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and maintaining production records.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in heat-treat operations.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

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
• 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
• Teledoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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.

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.