Mechanical Assembler III - 1st Shift (onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO03: Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

This is a higher entry-mid-level position that assembles aircraft products under minimal supervision, and performs routine and repetitive assembly operations and procedures on our ACES Ejection Seats.

What You Will Do

• You will assemble products by reading blueprints and work instructions, including the use of measuring devices (scales, calipers etc.) with minimal supervision

• You will perform sheet metal riveting functions using hand tools such as a rivet gun, rivet gun, shaver, rivet squeeze, hand clamps, bucking bars, drill press, pneumatic drill and specialized features to build sub-assemblies

• You may track and receive the required parts for product area. May check stock bins for adequate supplies of sub-assemblies, parts, and fasteners for the particular run

• You will contact material handler or lead if shortages exist or incorrect parts are in bins

• You may pack finished product into designated carton

• You will perform necessary tasks to ensure on-time delivery of the product

• You will cross train and work in all areas of assembly operation

• You will adhere to all UTAS rules and codes of conduct

• You will ensure quality product utilizing UTAS quality procedures

• You will look for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace

• You will provide continuous improvement ideas in order to support lean and ACE initiatives

• You may perform other job duties as required and available for overtime as necessary

• You will lift and carry up to 25 pounds

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

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

•2 years relevant assembly experience

• Experience installing aircraft fasteners, solid rivets, double action bolts, NAS, MS & AN hardware desired

• Basic mechanical knowledge; able to operate hand tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment and light equipment

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 

•  Tuition reimbursement  

•  Life insurance and disability coverage 

•  Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning 

•  Employee Assistance Plan 

•  Incentives for a Healthy You 

•  Autism Benefit  

•  Doctor on Demand  

•  Adoption Assistance  

•  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.  

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.

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