Line & Surface Plate Inspector 2, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking an inspector to perform shop floor QA tasks, including CMM inspections, first piece approvals, and dimensional checks. The role requires learning setup procedures and interfacing with engineers and customers.

The position includes 2nd shift hours (3:30pm–11:30pm) with initial training on 1st shift, and offers comprehensive benefits and potential for growth within the Collins Aerospace operations network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiar with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, depth mics).
• GD&T experience.
• Experience with aerospace products.

Responsibilities

• Learn setup and check-in procedures using CMM or standard measuring instruments.
• Work with engineers and customers.
• Perform data entry and CMM inspection with minimal assistance.
• Maintain records for packing slips and test data in Receiving Inspection.
• Assist in presenting parts to customers.
• Support audits of manufacturing processes and certified operators.
• Operate CMMs (with assistance) and assist with gauging setup.
• Perform dimension-M final inspection with minimal assistance.
• Write non-conformance tags.
• Inspect purge hardware for stockroom areas.
• Provide inspection support for special programs as required.
• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm–11:30pm; train on 1st for 90 days, then split shift for 30 days.

Skills

Shop mathematics

First piece inspection

CMM inspection

Dimensional inspection

Data entry

Engineering liaison

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Depth mics

CMM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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.

What You Will Do:

• Must have some knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Ability to make first piece approval with assistance as necessary.
• Must have ability to learn set-up and check-in procedures where standard gauging is not available nor inspection procedures established using CMM or standard measuring instruments.
• Works with a minimum of assistance and interfaces with engineers and customers.
• Demonstrates ability to learn systems of records and disposition of work and handles this work promptly and accurately.
• Must be able to perform data entry operations and operate CMM's to make accurate inspection checks with minimum assistance.
• Performs with assistance the inspection in Quality Assurance/Engineering Lab, CMM and bench inspections for engineering checks, does receiving inspection purges and is responsible for casting dimensional checks and over-checks.
• Maintains the files for packing slips and test data in Receiving Inspection.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of parts to customers (in customer buy-off area).
• Performs random audits of manufacturing processes, products and certified operators with some assistance.
• Participates in maintenance of audit records for certified operators and inspects non-certified operators/assemblers' work.
• Performs set-ups and operates all CMM's (excluding PML) with assistance.
• Assists operators with gauging set-up and assists certified operators with first piece inspection with minimal assistance.
• Performs dimension-M (final) inspection with minimal assistance.
• Able to write non-conformance tags (using an electronic system) for rejects.
• Performs inspection of purge hardware for stockroom, RIP and bench locations.
• Provides inspection support on special programs where contractual requirements necessitate inspection to be distinct from assembly (e.g. Space Shuttle) with assistance.
• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 11:30pm; will train on 1st for on 90 days, and will next train on split shift for 30 days, and then move to 2nd shift after training is completed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma/GED
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 3-5 minimum years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with measurement tooling (micrometers, calipers, gauges, and depth mics)
• GD&T experience
• Experience with aerospace products

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Compliance audits (internal or customer) experience
• AS9100 experience
• Continuous improvement experience
• 6-8 years of relevant experience

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
• 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 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, child and 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