Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in San Marcos, TX seeks a Machinist I for 2nd shift to set up and operate CNC machines, inspect produced parts, and ensure adherence to quality standards. You will read blueprints, GD&T, and apply G&M code while maintaining safety and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a competitive hourly pay of $21–$23 per hour, onsite work, and a comprehensive benefits package. Previous 5-axis CNC experience and GD&T proficiency are valued assets.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, GD&T for operation and tolerances.
• Experience operating CNC machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, sets up, and operates CNC machinery to machine metal parts.
• Measures material and selects appropriate tooling.
• Performs machining setups and makes adjustments as needed.
• Conducts inspections and records measurements to ensure quality.
• Keeps records and maintains safety and quality standards.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprints

5 Axis CNC

G&M Code

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an 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. The San Marcos, TX facility has a Machinist I position available. You will produce machined parts by setting up and operating a CNC and using precision hand measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.) 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3PM-11:30AM Compensation: $21/hr - 23/hr

What You Will Do

• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts into sub-units or complete units using operating mechanical equipment.
• Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machines for the process.
• Performs machining setups and adjusts as required.
• Conducts inspections of work produced.
• Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging, and measurements.
• Keeps records and maintains quality/safety standards.
• Preforms other duties as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or GED
• Experience in Interpreting blueprints, work orders, engineering plans, specifications, reference planes, designs sketches and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience operating a 5 Axis CNC Machine
• Understand and able to interpret G&M Code

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off after 121 days
• 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, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, 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!

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.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! *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.