RTX · 20 hours ago
Certified Assembly Technician A - 1st Shift (Onsite)
US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38.99/hr - $43.84/hr
3+ years expRTX is a leading company in aerospace technology, seeking a Certified Assembly Technician A to join their team in Rockford, IL. The role involves performing assembly, inspection, and maintenance tasks for aircraft emergency power generation systems, ensuring quality and compliance with engineering specifications.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs as required: assembly, inspection, disassembly, reassembly, safety wiring, part marking, painting and repair of sub and final assemblies
Must be able to maintain quality stamp authority
Must be able to complete necessary documents and records
Perform to written instructions (i.e. per route card, job instruction sheets (J.I.S.), engineering drawing or work order). Also utilize engineering prints for problem analysis
Demonstrate general knowledge of operation/function of assemblies, as required, to troubleshoot units
Proficiently operate departmental machinery, equipment, tooling or gauging as required
Must be capable of machine brazing, soldering and balancing
Identify processing changes and method improvements
Verify current instrumentation calibration and department records (torque wrenches, inch micrometer, gages, etc.)
Works in close cooperation with supervision, Engineering, suppliers and other personnel to resolve problems
Interface with customer or government personnel as required
Must be able to use the required inspection equipment to perform visual and/or dimensional inspection of in-process sub-assemblies, assemblies, process piece parts to ensure conformity to blueprints, job instruction sheets (J.I.S.), test specifications and engineering specifications
Must be able to perform and monitor assembly test set-ups and verify equipment calibrations
Verify job instructions sheets, blueprints or specifications used in the area to ensure they are to the required revision
Performs environmental checks on a regular basis to assess temperature, humidity (expect on special programs, i.e. Space Shuttle) and maintain cleanliness of work area
Verify proper incorporation of engineering changes as required by manufacturing process plan
Must be able to calculate fractions and decimals and have a working knowledge of shop mathematics
Monitor department process equipment for acceptance of fluid and gas conditions, temperature and other operating perimeters
Maintain program and process certifications as needed for the area
Print process manufacturing documentation as required performing work functions
Understand hazardous materials used within assembly and proper handling practices
Proficient at mixing and applying chemical compounds i.e. adhesives, paints and locktites, etc
Assist supervision with department administrative tasks (i.e. ordering shop supplies, tools, calibration recall, shelf life of material)
Makes proper records of material accepted or rejected
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
3-4 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing setting
Experience with instrument calibration
Experience with working with hand tools
Preferred
A&P License
Previous experience in aviation or aerospace assembly
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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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