Metrology, Calibration, and Quality Technician

RTXRockford, IL
$53,100 - $100,900Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

  • Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Hands-on experience calibrating test and measurement equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • PMEL/TMDE training or equivalent military or aerospace calibration background.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience in quality assurance.
  • Experience using Fluke MET/CAL or similar automated calibration systems.
  • Experience supporting audits and compliance activities (ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100, or similar).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with customers and peers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform calibration, adjustment, and develop procedures for test equipment in numerous disciplines.
  • Calibration of equipment includes (but not limited to): Primarily AC/DC, physical/dimensional, temperature, humidity, force, torque, flow, and pressure.
  • Develop, review, and improve calibration procedures in accordance with approved Collins Aerospace methods, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensured that calibrated equipment meets required specifications to support product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Review vendors certificates, out of tolerance results, and perform impact analysis.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal customers, engineers, quality, and operations teams.
  • Coordinate calibration schedule and exchange of test equipment.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable calibration records in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Actively promote team-based decision making and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the calibration laboratory.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, environmental requirements, and company policies.

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
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