Date Posted:

2025-04-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace in Fairfield, CA is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of 2nd Shift Lead/Process Operator Technician IV. The Propulsion Systems business of Collins Aerospace specializes in designing, manufacturing, and testing various energetic devices. Our products include system components that ensure the safe ejection of pilots from fighter jets and helicopters. Our team creates a diverse range of cartridge-actuated devices, propellant-actuated devices, and linear devices that support military and commercial applications with pride.

Our facility manufactures and tests explosive, propellant, and cartridge-actuated devices. From small, discrete devices to canopy removal systems, our facilities support a nearly unlimited selection of products. We know what’s at stake every day when we come to work. It’s not only our reputation for excellence; it’s the very lives of the men and women who rely on our products.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation.  Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always.  You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others.  You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

Compensation and Benefits:

$31.96 per hour starting rate (1.5x per hour after 8 hours per day)

$1.85 Shift Differential for 2nd Shift

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 2nd shift.

Monday – Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

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

What You'll Do:

Responsible for performing machine operations and fabrication of energetics.

Comply with all rules and regulations of the company, including, but not limited to, Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, International Trade Compliance, and Human Resources. Examines methods and results for conformance to standards and reinstructs as required.

Report to supervisor on work progress and updates, including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

Acquire applicable skills/knowledge/certifications as required.

Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events as required.

Determine methods and procedures.

Run meetings, update Tier Boards / CORE, MPS, and assign workload to team members on a daily basis.

Be a subject matter expert, proficient in closing work orders, issuing parts, and prepping orders to EOP.

Speak to cell needs and issues during meetings in the supervisor's absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a HS Diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

Experience in supervising/mentoring a team.

Qualifications We Prefer

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

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

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

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, 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

 And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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.

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.

*The salary range for this role is $31.96 to $43.24, however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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