Mechanical Repair Technician 1 (Onsite)

RTX•Santa Fe Springs, CA

1d•$41,720 - $78,432•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Repair Technician for its maintenance, repair, and overhaul site in Santa Fe Springs, California. The technician performs operational checkouts, modifications, and repair corrections on aircraft components, helping ensure that critical components are safe and functional. The position is onsite and is considered safety sensitive under FAA guidelines; the employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under applicable regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with consistent and encouraged overtime on Saturdays and Sundays. The role requires a U.S. Person and typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED in the United States), or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
Must be a U.S. Person.
Must be able to undergo drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills for documenting repairs and following work instructions.
Basic experience operating hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and test equipment.
Experience with measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and hydraulic gauges.
Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and overhaul manuals for assembly purposes.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming assemblies and components according to procedures and technical data.
Set up repair and test facilities.
Test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
Repair units identified as failing tests or tolerance levels.
Assemble fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations.
Use hand and power tools for part and component assembly.
Ensure short-cycle-time repairs and returns while following quality processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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 through Ovia Health.
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.
Potential eligibility for short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable business-unit and position terms.