Process Technician 1 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Process Technician 1 to support the safe and efficient manufacturing, handling, testing, and disposal of pyrotechnic materials. You will work under supervision with engineering and safety teams to maintain controlled processes and reliable product performance.

Responsibilities include setting up components, operating hand tools, handling hazardous materials, following procedures, inspecting outputs, and supporting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent, e.g., GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Ability to safely handle and process pyrotechnic or hazardous materials in compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble pyrotechnic components and materials following established procedures.
• Operate simple hand tools and machinery in compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Handle and process chemicals and pyrotechnic materials in accordance with safety regulations.
• Accurately follow procedures, work instructions, and routing documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring proper storage and handling of materials.
• Conduct testing and inspection of components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist in the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including solvents and pyrotechnic materials, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document work activities and results, including completing required logs and data sheets.

Skills

High school diploma

Hazardous materials handling

Manufacturing processes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

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

What You Will Do

The Process Technician 1 plays a critical role in supporting the safe and efficient manufacturing, handling, testing, and disposal of pyrotechnic materials and components. This position ensures adherence to strict regulatory, safety, and quality standards while contributing to production schedules and operational objectives. Working under close supervision, the Process Technician 1 collaborates with engineering, operations, and safety teams to maintain controlled processes and ensure reliable product performance.

• Set up and assemble pyrotechnic components and materials following established procedures.
• Operate simple hand tools and machinery in compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Handle and process chemicals and pyrotechnic materials in accordance with safety regulations.
• Accurately follow procedures, work instructions, and routing documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring proper storage and handling of materials.
• Conduct testing and inspection of components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist in the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including solvents and pyrotechnic materials, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document work activities and results, including completing required logs and data sheets.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent, e.g., GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Ability to safely handle and process pyrotechnic or hazardous materials in compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with manufacturing processes or handling materials in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD), aerospace, or defense manufacturing standards.

What We Offer

• 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!

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

Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we are redefining the future of aerospace and defense with technologically advanced solutions. Join us and be part of a team that connects and protects the world.

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.