Fabrication Technician III (Inspector), 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX

2d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Plan, set-up, and perform a variety of processes to maintain the flow of work to manufacture heat exchangers, water separators and other environmental control system components while practicing and complying with environmental health and safety directions and procedures. What You Will Do: Plan, set-up, prepare and perform fabrication, assembly, test and associated precision fabrication processes. Plan, set-up and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, and power shears to cut, form, trim, fit, roll, bend, drill and saw material to fabricate detail parts following established methods and procedures. Plan, set-up, and perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes. Operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform milling, drilling and turning operations to established methods and procedures. Plan, set-up, edit programs, and operate various presses and lasers to cut and form details. Plan, set-up, and perform pressure, leakage and functional tests. Plan, set-up and operate furnaces for processes such as drying, annealing, aging and curing product. Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse, and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment. Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets, and point of use storage areas. Order, organize, and store such items as supplies, materials, chemicals and tools. Safety wire, prepare product, make and apply nameplates and package for shipment. Fabricate and repair containers. Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns. Review open purchasing and shop part requirements. Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing. Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required. Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection using variable measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers and checking fixtures. Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals. Check calibration of gages, instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Record and document as required. Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses. Sharpen or modify tools, make up simple forming dies, tooling and templates. Perform periodic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, charging filters and tightening hardware. Participate in audits of processes, procedure and work areas. Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions. Utilize and maintain all necessary documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records and nonconformance documents. Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties. Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability. Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement. Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support. Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow-up lists. Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized. Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function. 3rd Shift: 12am to 7am, Monday to Friday. Training may take place on 1st, 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift for up to 3 months.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
1-2 years of experience in quality control and inspection processes.
Prior use of air tools and fixtures to set-up parts for welding and understanding of location gages such vernier calipers and depth micrometers.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Sheet metal working skills such as grinding, bending, cut-off tools, polishing, deburring.
Experience completing pressure test, assembly of Heli coils, riveting, and spot welding.
5-7 years of relevant experience in quality control and inspection processes.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality assurance methodologies.
Experience with the use of precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

Plan, set-up, prepare and perform fabrication, assembly, test and associated precision fabrication processes.
Plan, set-up and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, and power shears to cut, form, trim, fit, roll, bend, drill and saw material to fabricate detail parts following established methods and procedures.
Plan, set-up, and perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes.
Operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform milling, drilling and turning operations to established methods and procedures.
Plan, set-up, edit programs, and operate various presses and lasers to cut and form details.
Plan, set-up, and perform pressure, leakage and functional tests.
Plan, set-up and operate furnaces for processes such as drying, annealing, aging and curing product.
Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse, and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment.
Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets, and point of use storage areas.
Order, organize, and store such items as supplies, materials, chemicals and tools.
Safety wire, prepare product, make and apply nameplates and package for shipment.
Fabricate and repair containers.
Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns.
Review open purchasing and shop part requirements.
Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing.
Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required.
Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection using variable measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers and checking fixtures.
Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals.
Check calibration of gages, instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Record and document as required.
Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses.
Sharpen or modify tools, make up simple forming dies, tooling and templates.
Perform periodic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, charging filters and tightening hardware.
Participate in audits of processes, procedure and work areas.
Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions.
Utilize and maintain all necessary documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records and nonconformance documents.
Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties.
Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability.
Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement.
Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support.
Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow-up lists.
Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
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!