Mechanical Repair Tech I
RTX•Haltom City, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Repair Technician I to perform technical, mechanical, and inspection functions related to the overhaul of aircraft wheel and brake components. The role is based fully onsite at the Haltom City, Texas location and works in a repair and overhaul shop environment. It is safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines and requires compliance with applicable customer, FAA, JAA, manufacturer, and company procedures and technical data. Employees handling hazardous waste must follow all regulatory, state, local, and corporate requirements.
Requirements
- Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and Component Maintenance Manuals.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds; use a lift assist or buddy system for heavier items.
- Must comply with FAA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing mechanical repairs, assembly, or other technical work in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, or construction.
- Experience interpreting and following component maintenance manuals and other applicable technical documents.
Responsibilities
- Conduct receiving inspections of incoming assemblies and components in accordance with established procedures and technical data.
- Disassemble, wash, blast, paint, build up, pressure test, inspect, and assemble aircraft components according to customer specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' Component Maintenance Manual guidelines, and operating procedures.
- Manually handle and maneuver large aircraft wheels and brakes, including rolling and lifting.
- Maintain proper segregation and identification of components in progress.
- Maintain current knowledge of and comply with customer, FAA, and JAA technical data applicable to assigned work.
- Mix and apply primer and paint.
- Perform general shop and equipment maintenance and maintain a neat, orderly work area using Five S principles.
- Identify and remove non-value-added process steps and strive to produce products with minimal waste.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous process improvement.
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft coverage
- 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 service
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
