Mechanical Assembler II - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

In this role, you will support an Assembly area, contributing directly to the production of critical fire-suppression bottle systems that protect people, property, and mission-ready equipment. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine, hands-on assembly operations using basic hand tools and semi-automatic manufacturing equipment, including welding, cutting, and measurement tools. You’ll help ensure every unit meets strict quality, safety, and performance standards—completing work efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with company policies and all city, state, and federal regulations.

This is a 1st shift position with the following hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (Weekend overtime may be required)

What You Will Do:

• Plans and performs a variety of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly, tests, fabrications, and inspection operations on various products in standard and non-standard environments to maintain flow of work.

• Reads, interprets and follows blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions.

• Operates hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment and light equipment.

• Maintains inventory of product in work stations.

• Performs quality work checks, identifies product defects and records identified defects.

• Reworks and/or repairs assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.

• Performs all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.

• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 lbs. (As allowed by EH&S)

• Must be able to work in a standing position up to 8 hours per day.

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 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Manufacturing experience.

• Ability to read blueprints.

Role Type:

*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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.