1st Shift_ Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I_ Onsite

RTX • West Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I learns to set up and operate test equipment to evaluate nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow according to specifications. The role also learns to operate laser markers and printers, record spray parameters by serial number, and certify product conformance by testing and recording performance results. The technician may learn to disassemble, repair, and assemble products according to specifications. The position requires accurate production documentation and labor transitions, adherence to EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement guidelines, and participation in continuous-improvement and safety activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is onsite in West Des Moines, Iowa, and may require nonstandard hours, work over 40 hours per week, extended shifts, overtime, and some holiday hours based on business needs.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma; without a high school diploma or GED, two years of relevant experience is required.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week, extended shifts or overtime, and some holidays based on business needs.
• Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.
• Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with assembly and calibration.
• Experience reading and understanding prints.
• Effective communication with employees and management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate test stands to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow according to specifications.
• Learn to set up and operate laser markers and printers according to procedures and specifications.
• Record spray parameters by serial number.
• Test products to certify conformance and record performance results by serial number.
• May learn to disassemble, repair, and assemble products according to specifications.
• Complete production documentation accurately and perform necessary labor transitions.
• Follow EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Participate in continuous-improvement processes and safety-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including extended shifts or overtime as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• 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 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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED