Special Process Technician - IV, 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking candidates for an onsite manufacturing role in Windsor Locks, CT. Responsibilities include plating, painting, heating, inspecting parts and preparing them for production.

The job requires experience with precision measurement tools and non-destructive testing, with a strong safety focus. The position emphasizes adherence to environmental, health and safety directions and maintaining workflow across production lines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or aerospace settings.
• Ability to operate plating and inspection equipment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plate, paint, heat treat and inspect parts to maintain flow of work.
• Prepare parts for plating and operate plating line equipment.
• Measure parts using micrometers, verniers and gauges and perform hardness checks.
• Operate blasting machines, ovens and induction equipment as required for production.

Skills

Painting experience

Aerospace environment

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Hardness testers

Gages

Job description

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do:

• Plate, paint, heat treat, inspect and operate abrasive equipment to manufacture parts following established methods and procedures to maintain flow of work under prevalent material handling system while practicing and complying with environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.
• Prepare parts for plating.
• Operate plating line equipment.
• Prepare and paint parts.
• Operate vapor, sand or dry blasting machines to prepare parts for production.
• Operate ovens, furnaces and induction machines to heat treat parts.
• Use gages such as micrometers, verniers and hardness testers to make measurements and perform hardness checks.
• Perform various non‑destructive test operations including magnetic particle inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, dye check and eddy current inspection.
• Monitor alarm and video system in the Waste Treatment Plant during absence of operators.
• Maintain equipment on a periodic basis such as cleaning fixtures, equipment and tanks, and changing filter and light bulbs.
• Maintain crib, gage cabinet and operation sheets.
• Update log books.
• Coordinate priorities with various production lines.
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties.
• Move parts and materials to designated locations.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
• One to three years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• We Prefer:
• Experience with painting in an aerospace or automotive setting.
• Experience with measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers.
• Experience with electroplating.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: 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.

The salary range for this role $36.46 - $45.80 per hour; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.