Surface Treatment , 2nd Shift; Onsite

Surface Treatment I

Collins Aerospace is seeking applicants for the Surface Treatment I to oversee the finishing of aircraft components that are essential to aerodynamics, noise reduction, airflow efficiency, and landing deceleration on our OEM side of the business. Your work will contribute to the delivery of airplane technology to the largest manufacturers in the world.

This position is onsite at Foley, AL. Relocation is not available for this position.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 11 PM.

• Read and interpret blueprint specifications, SRM's and shop orders to determine area to be sealed and painted.
• Stir mixture with shaker machine or mix by hand.
• Apply cleaning solvent or other solution to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Clean and roughen the surface of objects to be coated.
• Apply paint primers, clear coat, sealants or adhesives.
• Complete seal and water testing of components.
• Install foam pockets, seal caps or Velcro.
• Install and seal small detail parts or small sub-assemblies.
• Dispose of hazardous material.
• Mask area for application.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Able to work varying shifts, including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, protective clothing, arm sleeves, dust mask, gloves (rubber or latex) and other PPE as needed for 8+ hours per day.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• 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 1 year of relevant experience

• Prior paint or processor experience is a plus along with blueprint and/or specification reading skills.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand work instructions both verbal and written, perform basic math calculations and conduct self-inspection / audit.
• Able to work varying shifts, including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• 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

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come.

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can collaborate with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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