Production Associate I- 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-01-08

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 and flexible individual to fill the role of Production Associate I. 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.

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:

• 22.00 per hour starting rate*

• Paid vacation & sick time

• Eligible for Annual Increases

• Competitive Benefits Package, including first-day medical

Schedule:

• Onsite at Fairfield, CA

• Monday-Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.

• Meet customer deadlines and expectations.

• Responsible for complying with applicable elements of quality systems.

• Participate in audits.

• Acquire applicable skills/knowledge/certifications as required.

• Perform inspection of parts, coating, labeling/boxing, and general preparation for shipment.

• Check parts for cracks, loose connections, faulty bonds, and faulty assembly.

• Record test results in the testing log. Route products for rework or salvage of usable parts.

• Route reworked assemblies for testing. Clean completed assemblies. Assemble parts according to blueprint specifications.

• Test parts by connecting to test equipment setting controls, observing readings and actions of instrument checking for malfunctions.

• Once properly trained and/or certified- perform specific tasks including, but not limited to, laser welding and laser marking.

• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area clean and orderly.

• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.

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

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• 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.

• Typically requires an HS Diploma or GED. In the absence of an HS diploma or GED, two years of relevant experience is typically required. 

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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