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Collins Aerospace is looking for a Process Operator Technician to join our team in Fairfield, CA. The Process Tech performs a variety of production tasks which are dependent on customer demand. This position is a highly technical position, which requires working with hazardous chemicals, energetic powder (explosives), and loading the energetic powder into smaller sub-assembly components. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• $22.25 per hour starting rate (1.5x per hour after 8 hours per day)* 

• Paid vacation & and sick time 

• Eligible for Annual Increases 

• Opportunities for Advancement 

• Competitive Benefits Package, including first-day Medical Benefits. 

Schedule:  

• This position is for 1st shift. 

• Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

• Overtime is available and/or mandatory on a business need basis. 

What You Will Do

• Sets up and assembles parts. 

• Demonstrates proper use of simple hand and machine tools. 

• Read and operate per written instructions, work order, and drawings with guidance from manufacturing engineering. 

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and production coordinators. 

• Ensures creation of parts meet customer deadlines and expectations. 

• Complies with applicable elements of quality systems and ensuring quality product standards are met with no defects. 

• Participates in audits/cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events as required. 

• Acquires applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required. 

• Maintains materials, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition. 

• Communicate potential mechanical and safety problems effectively and immediately. 

• Reports to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards. 

• Handle moderate amounts chemicals and energetics in accordance with safety regulations, while maintaining exact inventory.        

• Identify, control, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste including solvents, energetics, and lead. 

• Cleanup of various machines, tooling, and areas from chemicals and propellants.  

• In-plant transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. 

• Complete documentation of work (i.e. marriage log, data sheet, etc.) without oversight. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a High School Diploma or GED. In the absence of a High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience. 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1 year of explosive or chemical manufacturing or handling experience. 

• Two years energetic materials processing, manufacturing, and/or assembly experience. 

• Ability to perform basic math. 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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. 

The salary range for this role is $20.27 to $27.42; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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