Machinist III - 2nd shift
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
Machinist
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
- Production machining of routine and custom products using manual mills and lathes.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to perform setups and production processes.
- Calibrate machines to perform operations within its capability by positioning, aligning, securing work, utilizing and adapting appropriate tools.
- Use analytical skills to formulate machine adjustments and perform the machining process.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize production processes and resolve and develop unique solutions.
- Utilize inspection equipment including indicators, micrometers, calipers, and surface plates.
- Inspect and certify your work product.
- Work independently using all resources available to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Perform daily, quarterly, annual Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
- Effectively work in an environment requiring both repetitive and unique products.
- Maintain focus on safety and quality.
- Build manufacturing fixtures.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- 3+ years of manual Mill/Lathe experience.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Two-year machinist/tooling degree.
- Harding Lathe experience.
- Bridgeport Mill with Acurite control experience.
- Production manufacturing experience.
- Tool making experience.
- Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprint and technical documentation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
- Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.
What We Offer:
- 2nd Shift
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 3:00pm - 1:30am - 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, 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!
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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