Production Associate - 2nd Shift (onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Production Associate in Cheshire, CT. This onsite role involves assembling and soldering PC boards for gyro systems, following detailed wiring diagrams and assembly drawings. You will mount boards, route wires, and perform rework as needed.

The position requires passing a hands-on solder test, a high school diploma, and the ability to read and follow written instructions. Exposure to chemicals and microscope use is expected.

Qualifications

• Must pass a hands-on solder test to be considered.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Must be able to handle and manipulate small parts.
• Must follow written instructions and supervisory direction.
• Must meet soldering school requirements and vision standards.
• Must work with chemicals and use a microscope.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, wires, and solders PC boards for gyro assemblies.
• Reads wiring diagrams and assembly drawings to select components.
• Mounts PC boards to gyro assemblies and routes wires.
• Solders components and cuts wires to specified lengths.
• Performs rework and repair on units from test/QA.
• Maintains a neat, clean work area and follows safety protocols.

Skills

Soldering

Small parts handling

Read/write English

Follow written instructions

Microscope use

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location:
US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Date Posted:
2026-09-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP
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
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Sensors and Integrated Systems (SIS) division located in Cheshire, Connecticut has a full time position for Production Associate.

Production Associates work from operating instructions, and pictorial diagrams, to perform assembly tasks using hand tools, operate bench machines, perform soldering operations on approved “A” level jobs, and de-burr parts. They use specific dial indicators with appropriate standards to perform various checks including dimensional tolerance, electrical continuity, concentricity, etc. Additionally, they perform potting of gyro header end including mixing, insertion of forms and removal. See below for a comprehensive list of responsibilities:

What You Will Do

• Work from wiring diagrams, operating instructions, assembly drawings
• Assemble, wire, solder production P.C. boards for mounting with one or more gyros for specifications
• Study prints bills of material to determine the selection of components to be used to assemble P.C. boards. Insert components in proper position
• Solder components to P.C. board
• Mount P.C. board(s) to the gyro assembly
• Route wires through assembly package as indicated on assembly drawing
• Cut wires to indicated lengths, connect and solder to posts on gyro and P.C. boards
• Perform rework and repair on units returned from test and quality control. Use screw drivers, pliers, wire strippers, soldering iron, flux, bifocal microscope and cleaning agents such as isopropyl alcohol. Keep work area neat and clean
• Work from a variety of sources including operating instructions, wire run lists, drawings, blueprints, schematics to produce boards, single axis and multi-axis gyros
• Collect completed stock card requisitions from assigned department supervisors and shop personnel for materials, components, sub-assemblies, tools, equipment and chemicals
• Select items from bins and shelves in stock room; adjust bin card quantity number and other related paperwork
• Wrap, pack, load, issue, and/or deliver all types of hard and soft good materials, liquids, equipment's to designated areas
• Use hand carts to transport and deliver items to designated areas
• Periodically clean ultrasonic degreasing machine, associated parts, and parts trays to assure contaminant-free parts in clean rooms
• Distribute selected chemicals including cleaning solvents such as Actrel and IPA, assembly of product components
• Participate in packing gyro for shipment at the end of month deliveries
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Must satisfactorily complete required cross training program
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Candidates must pass a hands on solder test to be further considered for the role
• High school diploma
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Must be able to handle and manipulate small parts
• Must be able to work from written instructions and supervisory direction
• Must be able to complete written records appropriate to the job
• Must have ability to satisfy soldering school requirements to applicable Military and/or Spec. Standards
• Must have ability to meet vision requirements of the job
• Must have ability to work with chemicals and have ability to use microscope for extended periods
  

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

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

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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!

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