Surface Treatment Plater II- 1st shift (Onsite)

RTX; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Plater II for the 1st shift at the Opa Locka, FL facility. The role involves mechanical blasting, masking, alodine, cad strip, and various plating prep tasks for chrome and nickel processes.

This onsite position requires attention to detail and manual/mechanical aptitude to prep parts across multiple process lines. The role includes handling masking, degreasing, measuring parts with gauges, and loading/unloading ovens as part of the plating workflow.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

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.
• Load and unload parts in ovens, documenting time and date of each operation.

Skills

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial bores

Thickness gauges

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-FL-OPA LOCKA-3201 ~ 3201 NW 167th St ~ NW 167TH
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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

At RTX, the world's largestaerospaceand 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 andinvestments 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 technicalexpertise, 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 atOpaLocka (Miami), FL.

Work Shift:First Shiftis5:45am - 2:15 pm Monday – Friday

Overtime as business needsdetermine

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,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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,childand elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Our Advanced Structures teamleveragesadvanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of theaircraft, helpaircrafttake 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 moretechnically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, moreaffordableand more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

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.

This position is considered safety sensitivein accordance withFAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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 attendselect 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.

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