Mechanical Staff Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

EAP Counseling

Wellness Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a hands-on mechanical professional to support research, design, development and manufacturing of cutting-edge products. You will build, test and troubleshoot prototypes, document changes, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Working with engineers and technicians onsite, you will leverage CAD/SolidWorks skills, set up equipment, and help ensure manufacturability through design adjustments and clear

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Manual Mill/Lathe-CNC Mill/Lathe experience/Haas, Fanuc
• Experience with CAD/Solid Works

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide mechanical support for research, design, develop or manufacturing activities for various customers.
• Applies mechanical theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify engineering prototypes and RC products.
• Sets up and operates standard equipment, and under supervision works with programming languages used on automated equipment.
• Documents mechanical design and modifications and has responsibility for documentation maintenance.
• Assists engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability, under supervision may recommend design changes.
• Perform as member of design team including leadership role utilizing effective communication skills.
• Understanding of written/verbal instruction methods used by customers.

Skills

Mechanical support

Manual Mill/Lathe

CAD/SolidWorks

Prototype testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Customer instructions

Education

AA/AS degree + 6 yrs experience

Tools

CAD/Solid Works

Haas/Fanuc

CAM / Sheet metal tools

Job description

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. In this hands‑on role, you'll contribute to the research, design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge products and prototypes, transforming concepts into functional solutions. Working alongside talented engineers and technicians, you'll apply your mechanical expertise to build, test, troubleshoot, and refine products while helping drive continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes. If you're a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys creating, improving, and bringing new ideas to reality, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

What You Will Do

• Under supervision, provide mechanical support for research, design, develop or manufacturing activities for various customers.
• Applies mechanical theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify engineering prototypes and RC products.
• Sets up and operates standard equipment, and under supervision works with programming languages used on automated equipment.
• Documents mechanical design and modifications and has responsibility for documentation maintenance.
• Assists engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability, under supervision may recommend design changes.
• Perform as member of design team including leadership role utilizing effective communication skills.
• Understanding of written/verbal instruction methods used by customers.

What You Will Learn

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about Collins Aerospace
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in Manual Mill/Lathe-CNC Mill/Lathe experience/Haas, Fanuc
• Experience with CAD/Solid Works

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in CAM experience/Smart CAM-Sheet metal experience
• Experience with press brake/hardware press
• Experience in rivet installation
• Experience with TIG welding
• General metal fabrication skills
• Siemens Controller experience

What We Offer

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
• 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!

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