CNC Machinist - 3rd Shift

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

About the role

This classification requires the inspection of all types of machined parts, aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and installations, development parts and assemblies, vendor manufactured parts, materials, all types of tooling, master gages, master models, and development parts for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and interchangeability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all types of numerically controlled multi-axis drilling machines.
• Exercise a thorough knowledge of various types of machine control units and systems.
• Set up and operate machines to perform any operation within the capacity of the equipment.
• Mount holding fixtures and set up targets to worktables; position, align, and fasten parts in fixtures, chucks, or directly to work tables; mount drills to spindles.
• Load or activate control units, make required control settings, and align spindles to set-up targets using dial indicators as required.
• Make intermediate set-up changes as programmed.
• Select and hone cutting tools and cutters to specifications using safety precautions and tools specified.
• Select proper stylus and drills.
• Observe drilling process and watch for functional variations in machines or control units; notify supervision of malfunctions.
• Make periodic checks on parts to ensure dimensional accuracy in order to establish cutter change cycle.
• Verify new cutter accuracy by making comparison checks after drill changes.
• Set up and operate equipment to perform close tolerance conventional milling operations such as milling compound angles using holding fixtures, milling multiple angles using a rotary tool or dividing head, milling radii, keyway cutting, slotting, slabbing, etc.
• Machine various tooling jobs as required.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and other authorized documents.
• Check own work for conformance to specifications.
• Use overhead cranes in conjunction with the work described.
• Use the necessary equipment, tools, and materials required to perform the work.
• Maintain good shop practice.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or eligible immigration status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Typically requires a high school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Experience setting up and operating various types of CNC milling machines.
• Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, manufacturing outline sheets, etc.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with G&M codes, Macro programming, and editing processes.

Schedule

3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Pay

The salary range for this role is $25.13/hr USD - $53.69/hr USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and any key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off after 121 days
• 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and 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