As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

Compensation:

• $25.00 per hour starting rate
• Paid vacation & and sick time
• Eligible for Annual Increases
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Competitive Benefits Package, including first-day Medical Benefits.

Schedule:

• This position is for 1st shift.
• Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Overtime is available and/or mandatory on a business need basis.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent work with average to heavy-weight materials, and frequent standing/sitting for long periods.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, noise, oils, solvents, greases, and energetic materials used in conjunction with the casting processes.
• Some exposure to potential hazards due to the relatively large quantity of chemicals, explosives and other materials used, and occasional hand-processing of raw explosives and chemicals.
• Overtime frequently required on short notice in order to meet business demands.
• Compiling with the respiratory protection program as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ample prep work and critical set up and tear down of casting tubes and tooling.
• Operate numerous and differing complex equipment both manually and remotely via HMI.
• Routine daily setup of complex machine lathes, drills, and other equipment
• Must conduct routine TPM, basic maintenance, and careful logging of process parameters on work orders and data sheets.
• Make precise measurements with standard measuring instruments and balances, remote monitoring software perform basic calculations and record on proper documentation. Be alert to recognizing problems with any of this equipment and notify their group leader or supervisor as tolerance limits are approached to avoid making defective parts.
• Communicate potential mechanical and safety problems effectively and immediately.
• Handle large amounts of energetic propellant, propellant dust, and propellant chips in accordance with safety regulations, while maintaining exact inventory.
• Perform all production-related work assigned by supervisor or group leader in strict accordance with written procedures.
• Identify, control, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste including solvents, explosives, and lead.
• Read and operate per Manufacturing Procedure, Propellant Job Traveler, and Drawings with guidance from engineering and the chemistry departments.
• Cleanup of various machines, tooling, and areas from chemicals and propellants.
• In-plant transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Understands document revisions and standards governing documenting procedures. Stamps operations, reads MP prior to starting work and any other documented instructions without oversight.
• Complete documentation of work (i.e. marriage log, data sheet, etc.) without oversight.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• HS diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 3 years of relevant experience is required.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of machine operation with specific area equipment knowledge (Manual / CNC Lathe, end mill and CNC drill)
• Experience in energetic materials processing, manufacturing, and/or assembly experience a plus.
• Mathematical aptitude (good working knowledge of basic math.) and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer tasks with knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word a plus
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and simultaneously maintain proper documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

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 market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. 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 possibilities.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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 developing our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration, and innovation are critical to our business. All employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues worldwide - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 contributions, 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!

The salary range for this role is $21.17 to $28.64; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills

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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