Machinist III (Onsite)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an onsite Machinist/Operator in Jamestown, ND. The role requires reading drawings, interpreting GD&T, and setting up mills and drill presses to meet specifications with minimal supervision.

You will inspect work with precision tools and maintain a clean, safe work area while participating in continuous improvement. The position emphasizes adherence to EH&S policies, training, and completing the certified operator program.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 1 year of relevant experience, or 2 years if no HS diploma.
• U.S. work authorization is required with no sponsorship.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings, sketches and blueprints and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances.
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment to mill material and drill holes per specifications without supervision.
• Inspect and measure completed projects with micrometers, calipers, and Vernier gauges to ensure conformance to specs.
• Adhere to EH&S policies and attend related training courses.
• Maintain neat, organized work area and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Complete certified operator program and perform SPC functions.

Skills

Reads drawings & GD&T

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances

Shop Math

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MP 9001 Quality Policy Manual

Job description

Date Posted

2026-05-15

Country

United States of America

Location

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

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

Relocation Assistance

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Position Overview

• Demonstrate an ability to perform satisfactory work with minimum supervision.
• Perform machining setups and make adjustments to setups as required without supervision.
• Perform inspection of work produced.
• Show a continued interest in good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Develop awareness for support groups.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must adhere to all EH & S regulations and policies as well as attend related training courses.
• Follow the EH & S roles and responsibilities in accordance with the Cargo Policy MP5322.
• Reads and interprets drawings, sketches and blueprints and be able to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
• Sets up and operates machine shop equipment, e.g., mills, lathes, drill presses, etc., to mill material and drill holes according to specifications without supervision.
• Inspects and measures completed projects with micrometers, calipers, Vernier's, etc., to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Completion of certified operator program
• Able to perform all SPC functions and keep all required documents up to date.
• Working knowledge of machine control languages.
• High usage of all company data collection mechanisms (dispatches, autotime, WinSPC,)
• Conduct self quality audits / perform first piece inspections and subsequent inspections on all work.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are completed with TPM boards kept up-to-date.
• Maintains a neat and well-organized work area.
• Enages in Continuous Improvement activities associated with their work area.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a HS diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MP 9001 Quality Policy Manual
• Blueprint Reading
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
• Shop Math / Advanced Metrology

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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.

Benefits

• 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 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!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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