Test Technician I - 2nd Shift

Pratt & Whitney•Wilson, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician I operates production equipment and is responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of commercial aerospace components. This role involves following blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met. The technician relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work and is responsible for test acceptance processes in the manufacture of Collins products, including specific process or environmental areas. This is a 2nd shift position with hours from Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM, with potential for weekend overtime.

Requirements

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Production assembly experience preferred.
Previous electronics experience preferred.
Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
Understanding of schematic reading and blueprint interpretation.
Proficient in the use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and power measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform technical tasks based on detailed written or verbal instructions.
Utilize limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
Ability to read schematics.
Perform entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
Participate on project teams.
Perform task prioritization
Works with Engineers to analyze and resolve manufacturing test problems.
Assist with eliminating/reducing test defects and improve test yields
Follows established test procedures and processes to support sub-assembly and top-level testing.
Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters.
Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where some ingenuity and judgment are required.
Support activities through the resolution of problems and preparation and maintenance of documentation.
Manage work flow throughout area to achieve team goals.
Evaluate and troubleshoot non-conformances.
Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawings or sketches.
Estimate labor, material, and manufacturing costs for the building and repair of product or process enhancement.
Identify and correct minor process, material, design, or equipment
Provide accurate recording of time changes, test data, parts usage, etc. This requires limited data interpretation.
Utilize multiple databases to create/use necessary information to provide information for decision making requiring limited judgment.

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
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays