Machinist IV, 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Windsor Locks facility in Connecticut is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC equipment to manufacture environmental control system parts. You will ensure precision, quality, and safety as you work with various tools and perform bench operations.

Responsibilities include bench testing, documentation, inventory control, and collaboration with suppliers to maintain production flow. This is a 3rd shift position with training on earlier shifts if needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with setup and operating a variety of machine tools, such as lathes (manual), milling machines (manual), to machine precision components per specifications
• Experience with manual machining and reading blueprints or technical drawings
• GD&T principles interpretation in manufacturing or inspection environment

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform machining operations to established methods and procedures.
• Set-up and perform bench assembly, pressure, leakage, and spin balance tests.
• Prepare and perform bench operations such as hand polishing, grit blasting, shop peening, deburring, tumbling, etching and grinding.
• Set-up and operate ovens for drying, aging and curing product.
• Prepare product for welding.
• Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment.
• Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets, and point of use storage areas.
• Check work visually and dimensionally using required documentation to verify configurations, quality and identify nonconformance from workmanship.

Skills

Machine tool setup/operation

Manual machining

GD&T

Reading blueprints

Tools

Manual lathes

Manual milling machines

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

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 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.

Operate machinery, perform subassembly, prep components for welding, and conduct inspections to manufacture environmental control system parts—all while ensuring workflow efficiency and strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety protocols.

What You Will Do:

• Set-up and operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform machining operations to established methods and procedures.

• Set-up and perform bench assembly, pressure, leakage, and spin balance tests.

• Prepare and perform bench operations such as hand polishing, grit blasting, shop peening, deburring, tumbling, etching and grinding.

• Set-up and operate ovens for drying, aging and curing product.

• Prepare product for welding.

• Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment.

• Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets, and point of use storage areas. Order, organize and store such items as supplies, materials, chemicals and tools.

• Check work visually and dimensionally using required documentation to verify configurations, quality and identify nonconformance from workmanship of self and others.

• Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns.

• Review open purchased and shop requirements. Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing. Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required.

• Process product for fluorescent and magnetic penetrant inspection.Read and analyze results.

• Check calibration of gages, instruments, and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Perform temperature uniformity surveys. Record and document as required.

• Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses.

• Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals.

• Perform periodic maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, changing filters and tightening fasteners.

• Participate in audits of processes, procedures and work areas.

• Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions.

• Utilize and maintain all necessary documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records, and nonconformance documents.

• Instruct fellow employees in the proper performance of duties.

• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability. Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement.

• Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support.

• Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow-up lists.

• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.

• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

• Work from operation sheets, drawings, shop travelers, and other written or verbal instructions.

• Use a variety of measuring instruments such as verniers, and micrometers.

• May be required to pass company required certifications such as industrial power equipment.

• 3rd Shift 11:00 pm – 7:00 am Monday – Friday

• Training may take place on 1st or 2nd Shift for 2 months or more.

Qualifications We Require:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• 2 years of experience with setup and operating a variety of machine tools, such as lathes (manual), milling machines (manual), to machine precision components per specifications

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with manual machining

• Experience with blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings

• 4-6 years of relevant experience

• Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, including interpreting engineering drawings and tolerance schemes in a manufacturing or inspection environment

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off

• 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!

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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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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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