Process Operator /Technician I - 1st Shift(Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Process Operator/Technician I to join their team in Fairfield, CA. This highly specialized onsite position involves performing a range of production tasks driven by customer demand, specifically working with hazardous propellant and energetic powders (explosives) to manufacture propellant-actuated devices. Responsibilities include handling hazardous chemicals and safely loading energetic materials into smaller sub-assembly components. Safety is a paramount expectation, requiring adherence to all safety rules, procedures, and active participation in the safety program, including timely completion of safety training. The role is within the Mission Systems team, which supports civilian, military, and government customers with intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.
Requirements
- Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent e.g. GED in the US), OR vocational/technical education in related discipline.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Chemical / Energetic materials processing, manufacturing, and/or assembly experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Set up and assemble parts.
- Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools.
- Read and operate per written instructions, work order, and drawings with guidance from manufacturing engineering.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and production coordinators.
- Ensure creation of parts meet customer deadlines and expectations.
- Comply with applicable elements of quality systems and ensuring quality product standards are met with no defects.
- Participate in audits/cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events as required.
- Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
- Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition.
- Communicate potential mechanical and safety problems effectively and immediately.
- Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
- Handle moderate amounts chemicals and energetics in accordance with safety regulations, while maintaining exact inventory.
- Identify, control, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste including solvents, energetics, and lead.
- Cleanup of various machines, tooling, and areas from chemicals and propellants.
- In-plant transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Complete documentation of work (i.e. marriage log, data sheet, etc.) without oversight.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
