Production Associate - 1st Shift (onsite)

RTX•Cheshire, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Sensors and Integrated Systems (SIS) division located in Cheshire, Connecticut has a full-time position for a Production Associate. Production Associates work from operating instructions and pictorial diagrams to perform assembly tasks using hand tools, operate bench machines, perform soldering operations on approved “A” level jobs, and de-burr parts. They use specific dial indicators with appropriate standards to perform various checks including dimensional tolerance, electrical continuity, concentricity, etc. Additionally, they perform potting of gyro header end including mixing, insertion of forms and removal. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Requirements

Candidates must pass a hands on solder test to be further considered for the role
High school diploma
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Must be able to handle and manipulate small parts
Must be able to work from written instructions and supervisory direction
Must be able to complete written records appropriate to the job
Must have ability to satisfy soldering school requirements to applicable Military and/or Spec. Standards
Must have ability to meet vision requirements of the job
Must have ability to work with chemicals and have ability to use microscope for extended periods

Responsibilities

Work from wiring diagrams, operating instructions, assembly drawings
Assemble, wire, solder production P.C. boards for mounting with one or more gyros for specifications
Study prints bills of material to determine the selection of components to be used to assemble P.C. boards.
Insert components in proper position
Solder components to P.C. board
Mount P.C. board(s) to the gyro assembly
Route wires through assembly package as indicated on assembly drawing
Cut wires to indicated lengths, connect and solder to posts on gyro and P.C. boards
Perform rework and repair on units returned from test and quality control.
Use screw drivers, pliers, wire strippers, soldering iron, flux, bifocal microscope and cleaning agents such as isopropyl alcohol.
Keep work area neat and clean
Work from a variety of sources including operating instructions, wire run lists, drawings, blueprints, schematics to produce boards, single axis and multi-axis gyros
Collect completed stock card requisitions from assigned department supervisors and shop personnel for materials, components, sub-assemblies, tools, equipment and chemicals
Select items from bins and shelves in stock room; adjust bin card quantity number and other related paperwork
Wrap, pack, load, issue, and/or deliver all types of hard and soft good materials, liquids, equipment's to designated areas
Use hand carts to transport and deliver items to designated areas
Periodically clean ultrasonic degreasing machine, associated parts, and parts trays to assure contaminant-free parts in clean rooms
Distribute selected chemicals including cleaning solvents such as Actrel and IPA, assembly of product components
Participate in packing gyro for shipment at the end of month deliveries
Keep work area neat and clean
Must satisfactorily complete required cross training program