Finishing Operator
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
US-WA-SPOKANE-11135 ~ 11135 W Westbow Ln ~ WESTBOW
Date Posted:Country:United States of America
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:Not Required
At Collins Aerospace Carbon Operations in Spokane, WA we specialize in producing carbon brakes for commercial and military aircraft applications, supporting OEM and aftermarket customers around the world.
Finishing Technician IIn this role, you will learn and be responsible for the set-up, calibration, and operation of automated chemical application equipment used to apply protective chemicals to carbon aircraft brakes. You’ll also complete manual chemical application processes and leverage automated riveting equipment to fasten hardware to the brake components. On the job training is provided as you learn and advance through a well-defined progression roadmap.
The Finishing Department is responsible for three primary requirements: apply protective coating to prevent oxidation, manage material flow in and out of ovens for chemical curing, and fasten required hardware as part of the final assembly of carbon products for installation into aircraft brake assemblies. The Finishing department operates and maintains Fanuc brand robots for most of the coating processes and employees must undergo significant, company-provided training to perform this work.
Repetitive movement of material less than 25 lbs. is required in some process steps to load/unload machines, conduct visual and mechanical inspections, and weigh and stack material. While some processes are manual, most of the work in this department is automated for ergonomic and safety reasons so confidence in troubleshooting digital and mechanical issues for equipment is a must.
- 4-on/4-off rotation equates to 6-months off every year!
- Rotating day/night shift every 6 weeks
- 12-hour shifts: 6:00AM - 6:00PM / 6:00PM – 6:00AM
- Built-in, guaranteed overtime
- “Free” hours on non-overtime weeks
- Clearly defined, skill-based tiered advancement opportunities available
- Starting at 3-weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more
- Day-1 access to Employee Scholar Program
- 401 (k) match program
- On-site fitness equipment
- Access to company-sponsored Commute Smart ride share program
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