Painter II - 2nd Shift

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Burnsville, MN is seeking an onsite Paint Technician to prime and finish paint on detail parts and assemblies. You will maintain spray equipment, mix paints, and ensure adherence to specifications and SOPs. The role requires basic computer skills and prior experience with paint prep and curing processes.

The position offers a 2nd shift schedule (3:00pm - 1:30am) and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a U.S.-based role with on-site work at our West building facility.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person status required as defined by policy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for priming and final painting of detail parts and final assemblies to current spec requirements.
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications.
• Mix paint to specified viscosity.
• Clean, assemble and adjust spray guns and equipment.
• Wash, wipe and sand parts when necessary.
• Mask and prep parts for paint as required.
• Cure parts after topcoat application.
• Operate Chart recorders

Skills

Paint spraying

Prepping surfaces

Blueprint interpretation

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

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: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

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.

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

• Responsible for priming and final painting of detail parts and final assemblies to current spec requirements
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications
• Mix paint to specified viscosity
• Clean, assemble and adjust spray guns and equipment
• Wash, wipe and sand parts when necessary
• Mask and prep parts for paint as required
• Cure parts after topcoat application
• Operate Chart recorders

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience spraying with paint guns
• Experience with applying coatings to metal in paint booths
• Experience with prepping (taping, applying plastic covers, filling in holes etc.)
• Basic computer skills; Excel, Word, Email
• Able to operate a curing oven and chart recorders.
• Ability to interpret blueprints

What We Offer

2nd Shift Schedule:

Monday-Thursday; 3:00pm - 1:30am

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!

The salary range for this role is $38,841 - $72,849. The salary 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 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.