Surface Treatment I, 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX Corporation; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Surface Treatment I to oversee the finishing of aircraft components onsite in Foley, AL. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, preparing surfaces, applying primers and sealants, and performing tests to ensure quality.

This role requires flexibility for various shifts and adherence to safety and ergonomic standards. The position supports a broad range of manufacturing operations and EH&S initiatives, with comprehensive benefits and an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED or vocational/technical education with 1+ year of experience.
• Prior paint or processor experience is a plus with blueprint reading skills.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand work instructions and perform basic math.
• Able to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprint specifications, SRMs and shop orders to determine area to be sealed and painted.
• Stir mixture with shaker machine or mix by hand.
• Apply cleaning solvent or other solution to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Clean and roughen the surface of objects to be coated.
• Apply paint primers, clear coat, sealants or adhesives.
• Complete seal and water testing of components.
• Install foam pockets, seal caps or Velcro.
• Install and seal small detail parts or sub-assemblies.
• Dispose of hazardous material.
• Mask area for application.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Able to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Painting & sealing

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking applicants for the Surface Treatment I to oversee the finishing of aircraft components that are essential to aerodynamics, noise reduction, airflow efficiency, and landing deceleration on our OEM side of the business. Your work will contribute to the delivery of airplane technology to the largest manufacturers in the world. This position is onsite at Foley, AL. Relocation is not available for this position. Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3 PM.

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret blueprint specifications, SRM’s and shop orders to determine area to be sealed and painted.
• Stir mixture with shaker machine or mix by hand.
• Apply cleaning solvent or other solution to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Clean and roughen the surface of objects to be coated.
• Apply paint primers, clear coat, sealants or adhesives.
• Complete seal and water testing of components.
• Install foam pockets, seal caps or Velcro.
• Install and seal small detail parts or small sub-assemblies.
• Dispose of hazardous material.
• Mask area for application.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Able to work varying shifts, including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required.
• Able to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, protective clothing, arm sleeves, dust mask, gloves (rubber or latex) and other PPE as needed for 8+ hours per day.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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 1 year of relevant experience. Qualifications We Prefer Prior paint or processor experience is a plus along with blueprint and/or specification reading skills. Able to read, write, speak and understand work instructions both verbal and written, perform basic math calculations and conduct self-inspection / audit. Able to work varying shifts, including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required.

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 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. 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 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.