1st Shift_ Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I_ Onsite

RTX•West Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I is an entry-level position with no certification required. The technician learns the basic operations involved in calibration and, under direct supervision by a certified calibrator (Level II or above), prepares and assembles components into final products or subassemblies. The role involves setting up and operating production equipment to ensure spray flow, angle, and quality meet product specifications and tolerances. The technician follows established standard work under general supervision while working toward certification and refers problems or deviations to more experienced operators, lead technicians, supervisors, or engineers. The position is onsite in West Des Moines, Iowa, with a Monday through Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role may require extended shifts, overtime, nonstandard hours, and some holiday work based on business needs. External applicants are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma; in the absence of a high school diploma or GED, two years of relevant experience is required.
Must be willing to work nonstandard hours.
May be required to work more than 40 hours per week, overtime, extended shifts, and some holidays based on business needs.
Must be a U.S. Person.
Must undergo drug and alcohol testing under applicable FAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Manual dexterity to perform assembly and calibration tasks.
Previous experience reading, understanding, and working from blueprints.
Experience communicating 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; learn to certify product conformance through testing and record performance results by serial number.
May 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 as directed by the leader and position.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and safety-related activities.
Refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators, lead technicians, supervisors, or engineers.
Perform other assigned duties, including extended shifts and overtime as required by the business.

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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
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 benefits.
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.
Potential short-term and long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors.
Potential paid time off and holidays.