Mechanical Assembler I (TFD) - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace, you’ll have a hands-on role in building quality products that keep our customers flying safely. Are you ready to join an assembly team where craftsmanship, precision, and safety come first? As a Mechanical Assembler, you will work with a supportive team, learn essential manufacturing skills, and contribute to products that make a real impact. You’ll gain experience with tools, machinery, and quality systems—all while advancing your technical capabilities in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience are required.
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience
Experience with interpreting schematics and/or technical drawings.
Experience reading and/or interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Intermediate computer skills in terms of typing, navigating screens, and learning new software programs.

Responsibilities

Learn to set up, assemble, conduct basic troubleshooting of the station/machine, and load parts.
Demonstrate the proper use of simple hand and machine tools, including basic troubleshooting of machine setup and function.
Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions.
Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.
Able to identify part defects and escalate as needed.
Responsible for building conforming parts while maintaining target output adherence and expectations.
Responsible for complying with applicable elements of quality systems and having a working knowledge of how they apply to the product being produced.
Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.
Participate in audits with positive communication practices.
Acquire and maintain applicable skills/knowledge/certifications as required.
Maintain and communicate the needs for accurate inventory levels of all materials at the workstation.
Maintain equipment and work area in coordination with 5S and cleanliness standards.
Rotate to different workstations throughout the shift as business needs change.
Complete all job duties and responsibilities within the scope and skill level of the job description.
Job duties and responsibilities support department objectives as well as individual growth opportunities, which may entail completing work not specifically listed in the job description.
Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and routers.
Communicate nonconformances as required.
Report to the lead or supervisor on work progress and updates, including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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