Furnace Operator

RTX•Spokane, WA

1d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace Carbon Operations in Spokane, WA we specialize in producing carbon brakes for commercial and military aircraft applications, supporting OEM and aftermarket customers around the world. We’re currently hiring for a motivated, entry level Furnace Operator I. In this position you will be responsible for the core production processes in the manufacturing of carbon-carbon composite brake components and other key industry technology. The Furnace Deck department is responsible for the carbon vapor deposition process, which requires the loading/unloading, preventative maintenance, operation, and monitoring of industrial high temperature furnaces designed to deposit hydrocarbon molecules within a textile carbon preform (disk). The Furnace Deck operator is responsible for operating these furnaces, maneuvering high-capacity cranes, utilizing forklifts, and operating various other pieces of equipment to ensure that product quality and delivery timelines meet customers’ needs. The work in this department varies from supporting and troubleshooting automated robots to performing complex physical tasks. Rotating Shift Structure: 4-on/4-off rotation equates to 6-months off every year! Rotating day/night shift every 6 weeks 12-hour shifts: 7:00AM - 7:00PM / 7:00PM – 7:00AM Compensation Built-in, guaranteed overtime “Free” hours on non-overtime weeks Total annual compensation starting at $50,000 per year Hourly Rate: $20.50/hr Shift Differential (always active): +$2.75/hr Clearly defined, skill-based tiered advancement opportunities available Additional Perks: Starting at 3-weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more Day-1 access to Employee Scholar Program 401 (k) match program On-site fitness equipment Access to company-sponsored Commute Smart ride share program Auto-eligibility for Spokane County Commute Smart program incentives

Requirements

You Must Have
Typically requires a HS diploma or GED
Experience using hand tools

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or similar industry related experience
Experience with inventory control
Ability to prioritize tasks under constantly changing conditions where ingenuity and judgment are required.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team-oriented atmosphere and interact with other functional groups (e.g., engineering) on technical matters.
You will uphold process integrity and ensure quality standards are met throughout all furnace operations
You will adhere to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations and proactively identify and address safety hazards
You will follow standard operating procedures to uphold safety protocols and ensure product quality
You will utilize basic to intermediate computer skills for data entry and process monitoring.
You will be able to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation, (anything over 25 lbs. would need to be lift assisted.)
You will work 4 days on/4 days off – 12-hour shifts, rotating days to nights every 6 weeks.

Benefits

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 contribution, 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!