Painter II - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is hiring for a second-shift paint technician at our Wilson, NC site. The role involves surface preparation, masking, and painting parts with an HVLP spray gun, and requires you to adjust equipment for efficiency while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will read and follow detailed work instructions, document processes, and work on improving methods. A HS diploma with at least 1 year of relevant experience is expected, with a focus on meeting deadlines and adhering to safety

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Willingness to follow procedures and maintain quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, masking, and sanding.
• Apply paint using HVLP spray gun.
• Adjust spray gun to maximize transfer efficiency and train others.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment.
• Ensure equipment and ovens meet specifications.
• Read procedures and routing accurately.
• Complete required documentation with accuracy.
• Meet customer deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Comply with environmental health and safety rules.

Skills

Paint prep

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

HVLP spray gun

Spray equipment

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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.

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.

This is a 2nd shift position with the following hours: Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 11:30pm) (Overtime may be required)

What You Will Do:

• Prepare surfaces to be painted by cleaning, masking, and sanding.

• Apply paint to surface of the part using HVLP spray gun.

• Able to adjust paint gun to maximize transfer efficiency and teach others.

• Able to clean and maintain spray equipment.

• Ensures manometers, filters, ovens and all equipment meet specification requirements.

• Understands spray patterns, angles and distance to part.

• Understands racking and hanging techniques.

• Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing and other work instructions.

• Accurately completes required documentation.

• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.

• Meet customer deadlines.

• Store, handle, use and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with federal, state laws.

• Maintain a clean work environment.

• Responsible to comply with applicable elements of quality systems.

• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.

• Participate in audits.

• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.

• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Comply with all rules and regulations of United Technologies, including, but not limited to: Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, International Trade Compliance and Human Resources.

• Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.

• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.

• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

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 1 year of relevant experience.

Role Type:

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

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!

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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