Machine Operator I - 3rd Shift

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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. 

The San Marcos, TX facility has a Machinist I position available.  You will produce machined parts by setting up and operating a CNC and using precision hand measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.)

• 3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday 11PM – 7:30AM

• Compensation: $21/hr – 23/hr

What You Will Do

• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts into sub-units or complete units using operating mechanical equipment.

• Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machines for the process.

• Performs machining setups and adjusts as required.

• Conducts inspections of work produced.

• Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging, and measurements.

• Keeps records and maintains quality/safety standards.

• Preforms other duties as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or GED

• Experience in Interpreting  blueprints, work orders, engineering plans, specifications, reference planes, designs sketches and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience operating a 5 Axis CNC Machine

• Understand and able to interpret G&M Code

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Paid time off after 121 days

• 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, 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!​

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

*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