Machinist I, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, RTX company, San Marcos, TX has a Machinist I opening. You will set up and operate a CNC and use precision hand tools to produce machined parts.

The role is onsite on second shift, Monday–Friday 3pm–11:30pm, with training on first shift up to 180 days. The team supports advanced aerospace components and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or vocational training required.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and material specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce machined parts.
• Take measurements and select appropriate tooling.
• Perform machining setups and adjust as needed.
• Conduct inspections and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain SPC records and gauging data.
• 2nd shift: 3pm–11:30pm; training on 1st shift up to 180 days.

Skills

HS diploma

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machining

Precision measuring tools

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

Location: US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY

Date Posted: 2026-07-20

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: 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.

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.).

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.
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3pm - 11:30PM; will train on 1st Shift for up to 180 days.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline
• 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

• Previous manufacturing assembly experience.
• Experience with using hand and/or power tools
• Experience working with various metals
• 3-4 years of relevant experience working in machining parts

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, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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!

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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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 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.