Machinist III - 2nd Shift

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Burnsville, MN, is hiring for a production machining role on 2nd shift. You will operate manual mills and lathes, read blueprints, calibrate machines, and work with engineering to optimize processes. This onsite position requires U.S.

citizenship for security clearance and offers comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment while producing both routine and custom parts for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED or technical education with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of manual Mill/Lathe experience and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Preferred: machinist degree and Bridgeport lathe experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts on manual mills and lathes.
• Read and interpret safety rules and operation manuals.
• Calibrate machines and set up operations.
• Use inspection tools to verify tolerances and certify work.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize processes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; perform PM tasks.

Skills

Manual Mill/Lathe

Reading blueprints

Analytical skills

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two-year machinist/tooling degree

Tools

Bridgeport Mill with Acurite control

Harding Lathe

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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:

• Production Machining of routine and custom products using manual mills and lathes.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to perform set ups and production processes.
• Calibrate machines to perform operations within its capability by positioning, aligning, securing work, utilizing and adapting appropriate tools.
• Use analytical skills to formulate machine adjustments and perform the machining process.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize production processes and resolve and develop unique solutions.
• Utilize of inspection equipment including indicators, micrometers, calipers, and surface plates.
• Inspect and certify your work product.
• Work independently using all resources available to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Perform daily, quarterly, annual Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
• Effectively work in an environment requiring both repetitive and unique products.
• Maintain focus on safety and quality.
• Build manufacturing fixtures.
• Overtime available on a business need basis.

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 with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of manual Mill/Lathe experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Two-year machinist/tooling degree.
• Harding Lathe experience.
• Bridgeport Mill with Acurite control experience.
• Production manufacturing experience.
• Tool making experience.

Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.

Proficiency in reading and understandingblueprint and technical documentation.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

What We Offer:

2nd Shift Schedule; Monday - Thursday; 3:00pm - 1:30am

BENEFITS

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

• Carrot 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!

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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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.

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.

The hourly range for this role is $21.38 - $40.10. The hourly range 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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