Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Honeywell Aerospace; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 93,677,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Life insurance

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Machine Operator to ensure efficient, safe machining processes and high quality output. You will lead a skilled team, align with daily goals, and drive continuous improvement within the machine shop.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and collaboration to meet production goals and customer requirements, with a focus on minimizing downtime and optimizing schedules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated productivity skills and abilities with relevant vocational training or experience.
• Ability to support 3rd shift hours and overtime as required by Union rules.
• 1 year of machine shop experience or equivalent vocational training with evaluation period.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain polishing and visual equipment to daily goals.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments for quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operators and Cell Leaders on improvements.
• Conduct quality inspections using standard tools to ensure specifications.

Skills

Productivity

Teamwork

Quality inspection

Shift work

Machining knowledge

Education

Vocational machine shop training

Machine shop experience

Tools

Punch press

Mills and drills

Laser polishing

Grinding

Handscrew

Spot welders

Job description

Job Description

As a Machine Operator here at Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our machining processes run efficiently, safely, and in accordance with quality standards, while optimizing production schedules.

As a Machine Operator here at Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our machining processes run efficiently, safe, and in accordance with quality standards, while optimizing production schedules. In this role, you will impact the efficiency and quality of our machining processes, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the machine shop. As a Machine Operator here at Honeywell, you will ensure efficient, safe machining processes, lead a skilled team, and collaborate to meet production goals and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement. THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORT 3rd SHIFT, NOT INCLUDING ANY MANDATED OVERTIME

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing and able to work in a "work cell" environment and dedicated to high quality of work.
• Machine Shop working environment
• Typical dexterity to set up and operate miscellaneous equipment.
• Will work with coolant and oil matrials
• Must wear safety glasses with side shields.
• Practice general housekeeping activities daily in cell
• Occasional weight- lifting required up to 35 lbs

TYPICAL CHEMICALS USED ON JOB

• Epoxy
• Soda
• Chlorethene

TYPICAL EQUIIPMENT USED

• Punch press
• mills and drills
• Laser polishing, lapping and machining
• Grinding
• Handscrew
• Spot Welders

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up , operate, and maintain polishing and visual equipment to align to daily goals
• Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards
• Collaborates with other Operators and Cell Leaders around current and future advancements.
• Conducts quality inspections on production, parts using standard and specialized measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications.
• May be responsible for training and mentoring other machine operators

Qualifications

• Demonstrated productivity skills and abilities on current job plus 1 year experience at level "C", 200 hours of vocational machine shop training and 6 months evaluation period, or 1 year experience at level "D", with 270 hours of vocational machine shop training and 6 months evaluation period, or 1 year experience at level "D", with 270 hours of vocational machine shop training and 6 months evaluation period
• OR 3 years of outside machine shop experience (two axis)
• OR 1038 hours of vocational machine shop training with 6 months evaluation period and 60 day review
• An ability to support 3RD shift hours and work over-time as needed per Union requirements

About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission‑focused execution. Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else. Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next. Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

About The Business Unit

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space— from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board. As aviation continues to evolve, we’re also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Posting Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date 9/20/2026

Hourly Pay Range

The hourly range for this position is $33.52. Please note that this compensation information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.