Lead Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

RTX; Kansas; On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to support 3rd shift (11:00pm–7:30am ET) in Wilson, NC. You will provide technical leadership, prioritize work, mentor technicians, and troubleshoot complex equipment to improve uptime and reliability across maintenance, production, and site leadership.

The role emphasizes safety, LOTO compliance, and collaboration with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to build a high-performing team and robust PM programs in a critical aerospace

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience serving as a lead, senior technician or equivalent technical leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior maintenance presence on the assigned shift, providing technical leadership and support to the maintenance team with advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis of complex equipment issues.
• Prioritize and assign maintenance work based on production needs, equipment criticality, and urgency.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and troubleshooting activities to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions.
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and recurring failures and elevate issues requiring additional technical or management support.
• Mentor, coach, and support the onboarding, training, and development of maintenance technicians to strengthen technical capabilities and improve overall team effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety procedures, and safe work practices during all maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment status, major issues, downtime, and shift activities to maintenance and site management.
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are completed on schedule and meet required quality standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Industrial maintenance

Education

AA/AS degree in relevant field

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Motor controls

Sensors

VFDs

CMMS/SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Maintenance Technician to support 3rd shift from the hours of 11:00pm-7:30am ET to provide leadership for safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance support by prioritizing work, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and mentoring technicians. Serving as the primary maintenance contact during off-shifts, this role improves response time, technician capability, equipment reliability, and alignment between maintenance, production, and site leadership.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC—a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design & manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the senior maintenance presence on the assigned shift, providing technical leadership and support to the maintenance team with advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis of complex equipment issues.
• Prioritize and assign maintenance work based on production needs, equipment criticality, and urgency.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and troubleshooting activities to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions.
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and recurring failures and elevate issues requiring additional technical or management support.
• Mentor, coach, and support the onboarding, training, and development of maintenance technicians to strengthen technical capabilities and improve overall team effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety procedures, and safe work practices during all maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment status, major issues, downtime, and shift activities to maintenance and site management.
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are completed on schedule and meet required quality standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience serving as a lead, senior technician or equivalent technical leadership capacity.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to work 3rd shift
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Formal technical training or certifications in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, or other automated equipment.
• Experience with CMMS/SAP maintenance systems and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, electrical safety, LOTO, and other industrial safety requirements.

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, additionallife and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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, childand elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD. 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.

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.