Special Process Technician - IV, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-m (

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a production technician for Windsor Locks, CT to plate, paint, heat-treat, and inspect aerospace parts on an on-site 2nd shift. Training will cover plating, measurement, and nondestructive testing. Duties include operating equipment and maintaining logs while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Requirements include 1–3 years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a generous 401(k) plan, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for plating.
• Operate plating line equipment.
• Prepare and paint parts.
• Operate vapor, sand or dry blasting machines to prep parts for production.
• Operate ovens, furnaces and induction machines to heat treat parts.
• Use gages to measure and perform hardness checks.
• Perform nondestructive testing (magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, dye penetrant, eddy current).
• Maintain logs, logs and equipment; update log books; coordinate priorities.

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Hardness testers

Gages

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-30 Country: United States of America 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.

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:30 pm – 12:00 am

Training Schedule: Mandatory training will take place on 1st or 2nd shift until management deems the employee is able to work independently and unsupervised. At that time, the employee will move to 2nd shift. We anticipate the training to be up to 4 months.

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.

Qualifications 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!

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.

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.

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.