Test Lab Operator (3rd Shift)

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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet. 

We are seeking a Test Lab Operator to operate machinery and equipment to test wheel and brake assemblies, wheel and brake components, and other parts.

3rd shift: Sunday – Thursday 11:00p.m.- 7:00a.m

What You Will Do

• Handle hazardous waste according to management rules and place it in appropriate containers.
• Receive job assignments and instructions from Test Supervisors and Project Engineers.
• Read and interpret test requests and assembly blueprints; seek clarification if needed.
• Retrieve and assemble test hardware; take required weights and measurements.
• Install sensors and gauges (e.g., thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure gauges) as required.
• Set up and connect hydraulic and electrical test hardware.
• Set up test equipment and program data acquisition systems and machine controls.
• Record and verify test results; ensure accuracy of methods
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure accurate test results; report any abnormal conditions to the project engineer or supervisor.
• Disassemble and store test setups and hardware safely and orderly.
• Calibrate tools and equipment (e.g., torque cells, pressure gauges) as required.
• Train Test Lab Operator trainees.
• Store tools, equipment, and hardware properly when not in use.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Operate tow motors or hand trucks to support testing.
• Perform and log routine preventive maintenance.
• Attend training and department meetings.
• Oil machines as needed.
• Retrieve items from the tool crib and complete necessary forms/transactions.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required. 
• Substantial reaching and moving while standing; lifting to 25lbs unassisted; twisting; stooping; and response to sounds associated to the work environment.
•  Adhere to all EH&S roles and responsibilities as stated in manufacturing work instructions and EHS policies and procedures.
• Perform mathematical calculations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averaging, and conversion (fraction to decimal, ft/min to ft/sec, etc.)
• Pass a pre-employment qualification assessment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer

• 1 year of CNC Machining experience.
• Oral and written comprehension and understanding of technical documents including but not limited to routings, blueprints, Engineering process specifications and written work instructions.

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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!  

*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. 

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA 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.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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