Furnace Operator I

Date Posted:

2025-01-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane , Spokane, WA, 99224 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace in Spokane WA is hiring for a motivated entry level Furnace Operator I. In this position you will be responsible for the production of carbon-carbon composite production and other key industry technology. Collins is an industry leader in the research, development and production of Carbon brake components for the aerospace industry.

The Furnace Deck department is responsible for the carbon vapor deposition process which penetrates the preforms from textile with carbon. The Furnace Deck operator operates combustion furnaces, cranes, forklifts, and various other pieces of equipment to ensure our product meets our customers’ needs. This work in this department varies from supporting and troubleshooting automated robots to performing complex physical tasks.

• You will part of a team-oriented atmosphere and interact with other functional groups (e.g., engineering) on technical matters.
• You will have the gain the knowledge of all pertinent customer and company specifications including but not limited to international standards relating to the production of carbon-carbon brake components & company policies.

Shift: Our Operators love our 4 on - 4 off schedule, 7:00am - 7:00pm, rotating between day/night shift every 6 weeks.

+$2.75/hr shift differential paid on both day and night shifts.

The salary range for this role is $34,902.40 to $47,216 with an additional 16 hours/month in average of built-in overtime; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

What YOU will LEARN: Training Provided

• Operate a range of support equipment including Overhead Cranes, Forklifts, Vacuums, Scissor Lifts, and Power Tools.
• Conduct furnace readings, rounds, and oversee process flow to maintain optimal operation
• Uphold process integrity and ensure quality standards are met throughout all furnace operations
• Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations and proactively identify and address safety hazards
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance as directed and promptly report any mechanical or safety concerns to supervisors
• Follow standard operating procedures to uphold safety protocols and ensure product quality
• Utilize basic to intermediate computer skills for data entry and process monitoring.
• Acquire knowledge of Collins and customer specifications, finished products, and relevant policies
• Lifting up to 35Ilbs as required
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned
• You will be trained on the basic operations of the furnace process
• You will learn to recognize issues with the process equipment tolerance limits
• You are willing to learn and thrive in a team environment.

Required Qualifications you must have - Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.
• You must have the ability to work 4 days on/4 days off – 12-hour shifts, rotating days to nights every 6 weeks.

Skills we value:

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under constantly changing conditions where ingenuity and judgment are required.

Collins Aerospace is a great place to work, and demonstrates a constant emphasis on safety, environmental impact, continuous improvement, and employee health and wellness. Collins Aerospace offers all of the benefits you would expect from a large corporation; competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a generous company match. Additionally, the company promotes and covers most of the costs associated with many fun activities for the employees and their families throughout the year.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Company provided uniforms, boots, and PPE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Up to 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

• Employee Scholar Program where tuition, academic fees