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

RTX Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace is seeking a quality inspector for 2nd shift in Rockford, IL. You will perform CMM inspections, use micrometers, calipers and gauges, and collaborate with engineers and customers to assure dimensional accuracy.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 3–5 years of relevant experience, GD&T expertise, and aerospace familiarity. Training on 1st shift for 90 days, then transition through split shift before settling on 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizenship required to access program/contract.
• 3–5+ years of relevant inspection experience.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, gauges, depth mics.
• GD&T experience.
• Experience with aerospace products.

Responsibilities

• Perform CMM inspections and verify dimensions with assistance.
• Assist in setup and check-in procedures with standard gauging where available.
• Prepare and present parts to customers in the buy-off area.
• Maintain audit records for certified operators.
• Write non-conformance tags for rejects.

Skills

Shop mathematics knowledge

Measurement tooling familiarity

GD&T experience

Experience with aerospace products

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMM

Gauges

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

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
• 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 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.

*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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is $36.53 - $40.39. The salary 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. 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 on 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.