Certified Assembly Technician Class B, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

26d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Assembly Technician Class B performs assembly, inspection, disassembly, reassembly, safety wiring, part marking, painting, and repair of subassemblies and final assemblies, with some assistance. The position supports the manufacture of Ram Air Turbines used for aircraft emergency power generation at Collins Aerospace’s Rockford, Illinois site. The technician follows route cards, job instruction sheets, engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications; maintains quality stamp authority; and completes required documentation and records. The role includes troubleshooting assemblies, operating and maintaining departmental machinery and tooling, learning machine brazing, soldering, and balancing, and identifying process changes and method improvements. The technician uses inspection equipment to check in-process components and assemblies, monitors test setups and equipment calibration, maintains instrumentation and department records, verifies revisions and engineering changes, and monitors environmental and process conditions. Additional duties include handling and applying chemical compounds, maintaining program and process certifications, recording accepted or rejected material, and assisting with department administrative tasks. This is an onsite, second-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The employee may train on first or second shift for up to three months. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract; no security clearance is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract.
1–2 years of relevant experience.
1–2 years of assembly experience.
Ability to calculate fractions and decimals and working knowledge of shop mathematics.
Ability to perform the listed assembly and inspection duties with the stated levels of assistance.

Nice To Haves

A&P license.
Experience with hand tools.
Experience with calibration and/or maintenance.
Previous experience in aviation or aerospace assembly.
3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble, inspect, disassemble, reassemble, safety-wire, mark, paint, and repair subassemblies and final assemblies with some assistance.
Maintain quality stamp authority and complete required documents and records.
Follow route cards, job instruction sheets, engineering drawings, work orders, and written instructions; use engineering prints for problem analysis with some assistance.
Develop general knowledge of assembly operation and function to troubleshoot units.
Operate and maintain departmental machinery, equipment, tooling, and gauging with assistance; learn machine brazing, soldering, and balancing.
Identify processing changes and method improvements.
Maintain instrumentation calibration and department records, including records for torque wrenches, micrometers, and gauges.
Work with supervision, Engineering, suppliers, and support personnel to resolve problems; interface with customer or government personnel as required.
Use inspection equipment to perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts and assemblies for conformity to applicable documents and specifications.
Perform and monitor assembly test setups and verify equipment calibrations with assistance.
Verify that job instruction sheets, blueprints, and specifications are at the required revision and that engineering changes are incorporated as required.
Perform regular environmental checks, including temperature and humidity where applicable, and maintain work-area cleanliness.
Monitor process equipment for fluid and gas conditions, temperature, and other operating parameters.
Maintain program and process certifications and print manufacturing documentation as needed.
Learn hazardous-material handling practices and mix and apply compounds such as adhesives, paints, and locktites with some assistance.
Assist with administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and tools and tracking calibration recall and material shelf life.
Record material accepted or rejected.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
Paid time off for eligible employees.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student loan repayment program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee assistance plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to applicable conditions.