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Collins Aerospace · 19 hours ago

2nd Shift, Certified Test Operator A (Onsite)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40.17/hr - $45.40/hr

3+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, seeking a Certified Test Operator A for their Rockford, IL site. The role involves testing and inspecting aerospace components, ensuring compliance with specifications, and maintaining test equipment while working closely with engineering and support personnel.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Must possess knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems

Must have the ability to install, calibrate and operate various types of instrumentation

Must have the ability to use measuring gauges such as micrometers, plugs or thread gauges, etc

Must demonstrate proficiency and ability to thoroughly understand test specifications, changes to test specifications, recorded tapes and any related test inspection forms and procedures

Must be able to fabricate test equipment or test hardware to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings or other instructions using hand and power tools

Must have knowledge of tube and pipe fabrication i.e. brazing, soldering and tube bending

Has ability to perform fabrication work with a variety of materials

Works to specifications and uses instrumentation and test hardware to install test units or systems, conduct tests and/or perform inspection functions or experimental, prototype, qualification, or production electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic or hydro mechanical products and fluid pumps

Accurately and legibly document results as applicable

Must have complete understanding of the test to be run and be knowledgeable of the associated test equipment the unit under test and the unit’s capabilities

Must be able to read and interpret data from test tapes, traces or other instrumentation including automatic data acquisition systems

Works in close cooperation with supervision, engineering and other support personnel to resolve problems related to test or quality

Provides interface with customer or government personnel as required

Maintains test equipment of other lab assets as applicable and maintains a clean and orderly work area

Performs shop floor control functions as required

Must maintain, record retention, including quality paperwork, for all testing

Must maintain break of inspection on test stands as applicable

Must provide revision (or version) control of all test specifications, test procedures, applicable software or hardware and other documents to accept data and perform ENS functions

Must be capable of performing quality control self-assessments on the test lab areas

Must certify that the tests performed are in accordance with the specified requirements and to the best of their ability that the data obtained is an accurate representation of the test results

Develop review and revise Test Lab Instructions in collaboration with engineering

Work with and assist Engineering in testing and testing procedures for preproduction, qualification, and production programs at both component and system levels

Work with and assist in maintenance of test log database

Must pass and maintain certification

Qualification

Electrical systems knowledgeInstrumentation operationBlueprint readingMechanical systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeMeasuring tools experienceHand tools knowledgePower tools knowledgeQuality control self-assessmentCollaboration skillsDocumentation skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED

Knowledge of hand tools

Be familiar with gauge readings

Electrical background (hertz/watts)

Read blueprints/schematics

Knowledge of power tools

Experience with micrometers and other measuring tools

3 years of experience

Preferred

A&P License

Aerospace experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off

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

And more!