Surface Treatment Plater II- 1st shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance options

Adoption Assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Plater II for its Opa Locka, FL facility on the 1st shift (5:45am - 2:15pm). The role focuses on mechanical blasting preparation for plating lines, including masking, alodine, and cad processes, with responsibilities across sandblasting and NDT prep.

This 100% onsite position offers overtime as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience; preferred candidates have experience with precision measuring tools and basic

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred: experience using measuring instruments such as micrometers, thickness gauges, dial bores, calipers, amp meters, telescoping gauges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts by masking or stop-off for plating, shotpeening and sandblasting.
• Wax parts for plating, perform alodine, brush cad, cad strip & passivation.
• Sand blast parts for plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium and nital etch).
• Measure component parts with thickness gauge and measuring instruments on various process lines.
• Perform flash and hard chrome operation and racking of all minor components for chrome plating as well as bright cad and cad of minor components.
• Perform degrease operation, pre and post plating function for NDT, machine shop and grind shop.
• Load and unload parts in ovens, documenting time and date of each operation.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Thickness gauge

Dial bore

Calipers

Amp meters

Telescoping gauges

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Landing Systems division is seeking a Plater II on our 1st shift at the Opa Locka, FL facility. This selected individual will perform mechanical blasting functions to prepare parts for induction to the following lines such as, chrome, nickel, cadmium, nital, racking components, sandblasting, stop-off and degreasing.

Position is 100% onsite at Opa Locka (Miami), FL.

Work Shift: First Shift is 5:45am - 2:15 pm Monday - Friday.

Overtime as business needs determine.

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

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

What You Will Do

• Prepare parts by masking or stop-off for plating, shotpeening and sandblasting
• Wax parts for plating, perform alodine, brush cad, cad strip & passivation
• Sand blast parts for plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium and nital etch)
• Measure component parts with thickness gauge and measuring instruments on various process lines
• Perform flash and hard chrome operation and racking of all minor components for chrome plating as well as bright cad and cad of minor components
• Perform degrease operation, pre and post plating function for NDT (Non Destructive Testing), machine shop and grind shop
• Load and unload parts in ovens, documenting time and date of each operation

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

• Experience using measuring instruments: Micrometers, thickness gauge, dial bores, calipers, amp meters, telescoping gauges
• Basic computer skills

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!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

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