Production Associate III

Collins Aerospace; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Production Associate III (Blend Technician) responsible for deburring duties such as sanding, blending, and tumble deburring, and moving parts to the next station.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and strict adherence to EH&S regulations and company policies. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, vacation, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must learn and apply deburring process and standards.
• Ability to follow EH&S regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Learn the deburring process and adhere to customer specifications.
• Maintain awareness of international standards and policies.
• Follow EH&S rules and required training related to EH&S.
• Adhere to Cargo Policy MP5322 knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Assist in transporting parts to next destination and perform miscellaneous duties.

Skills

Deburring process knowledge

Safety-minded

Team communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Location: US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Date Posted: 2026-06-26

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: Not Required

As a Production Associate III (Blend Technician), you will be responsible for a combination of the following Deburring Duties such as Sanding, Blending, Tumble Deburring, Transporting completed parts to next destination and other miscellaneous duties.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for learning of the deburring process.
• Gain knowledge of customer/company specifications and international standards. Ability to learn and retain standards, special processes, policies, processing, etc.
• Must adhere to all EH&S regulations and policies as well as attend required training courses related to EH&S
• Follow the EH&S roles and responsibilities in accordance with the Cargo Policy MP5322 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrate a continued interest in good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Demonstrate ability to work for the area supervisor.
• Become proficient in handling of equipment that is applicable to complete the required job.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively cooperate and communicate with co-workers and personnel in other departments.
• Familiarization with the Quality System
• Must adhere to all ethics standards set by company.
• Blueprint Reading experience preferred but not required.
• Individual or Departmental Specific Development Programs Identified by the company

Activities

• Standing or walking for 8 or more hours per day
• Bending or twisting to retrieve parts or equipment 3-6 hours per day
• Squatting down to retrieve parts or equipment 1-3 hours per day
• Grasping, reaching, or squeezing with hands and arms to retrieve parts or equipment 8 or more hours per day
• Pushing/pulling with hands and arms to retrieve parts or equipment 1-3 hours per day
• Using the keyboard to enter or retrieve data 1-3 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

What We Offer Benefits

• 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 illness insurance, 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 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.