Finishing Operator 1

RTX•Spokane, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Operator works in Collins Aerospace Carbon Operations in Spokane, Washington, producing carbon brakes for commercial and military aircraft. This entry-level position involves learning to set up, calibrate, and operate automated chemical application equipment that applies protective chemicals to carbon aircraft brakes. The operator also completes manual chemical application processes and uses automated riveting equipment to fasten hardware to brake components. On-the-job training and a defined progression roadmap are provided. The Finishing Department applies protective coatings to prevent oxidation, manages material flow through ovens for chemical curing, and fastens hardware during final assembly. Most coating processes use Fanuc robots, and employees receive company-provided training to operate this equipment. The work includes repetitive handling of materials weighing less than 25 pounds for machine loading and unloading, inspections, weighing, and stacking. Much of the work is automated, so confidence troubleshooting digital and mechanical equipment issues is important. The position is onsite and follows a rotating 4-on/4-off schedule, with day and night shifts rotating every six weeks. Shifts are 12 hours, either 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. The role includes built-in guaranteed overtime, with non-overtime weeks offering additional time off. The hourly rate is $20.50.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status.
Manufacturing or similar industry-related experience.
Must complete assigned training within the allotted time.
Must be confident troubleshooting digital and mechanical equipment issues.

Nice To Haves

Ability to recognize process-equipment problems and notify the chain of command when tolerance limits are approached to prevent defective parts.
Ability to read drawings and operate according to manufacturing procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks under changing conditions requiring ingenuity and judgment.

Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, and operate automated chemical application equipment to apply protective chemicals to carbon aircraft brakes.
Complete manual chemical application processes and use automated riveting equipment to fasten hardware to brake components.
Monitor processes and perform quality checks.
Verify that final assembled parts meet print requirements.
Follow engineering instructions, standard operating procedures, departmental procedures, company policies, and environmental, health, and safety procedures.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Use basic to intermediate computer skills for data entry and process monitoring.
Interact with other functional groups, such as engineering, on technical matters.
Handle material to load and unload machines, conduct visual and mechanical inspections, and weigh and stack material.

Benefits

Starting at three weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more.
Employee Scholar Program access beginning on day one.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
On-site fitness equipment.
Company-sponsored Commute Smart rideshare program and eligibility for Spokane County Commute Smart incentives.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity-theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning support.
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.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts.