Mechanical Assembler I (Overheat) - 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

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:

None/Not Required

At Collins Aerospace, you’ll have a hands-on role in building quality products that keep our customers flying safely. Are you ready to join an assembly team where craftsmanship, precision, and safety come first? As a Mechanical Assembler, you will work with a supportive team, learn essential manufacturing skills, and contribute to products that make a real impact. You’ll gain experience with tools, machinery, and quality systems—all while advancing your technical capabilities in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. 

What You Will Do:

• Learn to set up, assemble, conduct basic troubleshooting of the station/machine, and load parts.
• Demonstrate the proper use of simple hand and machine tools, including basic troubleshooting of machine setup and function.
• Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions.
• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects. Able to identify part defects and escalate as needed.
• Responsible for building conforming parts while maintaining target output adherence and expectations.
• Responsible for complying with applicable elements of quality systems and having a working knowledge of how they apply to the product being produced.
• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.
• Participate in audits with positive communication practices.
• Acquire and maintain applicable skills/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Maintain and communicate the needs for accurate inventory levels of all materials at the workstation. Maintain equipment and work area in coordination with 5S and cleanliness standards.
• Rotate to different workstations throughout the shift as business needs change.
• Complete all job duties and responsibilities within the scope and skill level of the job description. Job duties and responsibilities support department objectives as well as individual growth opportunities, which may entail completing work not specifically listed in the job description.
• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and routers. Communicate nonconformances as required.
• Report to the lead or supervisor on work progress and updates, including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Learn:

• Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting: How to set up, assemble, troubleshoot stations/machines, and load parts efficiently.
• Tool Use and Quality Assurance: Proper use of hand and machine tools, identifying and escalating part defects, and ensuring products meet quality standards.
• Procedures and Compliance: Reading and following procedures and work instructions accurately, understanding and applying quality system elements, and participating in audits.
• Continuous Improvement and Skills Development: Engaging in cost reduction and continuous improvement plans, acquiring and maintaining relevant skills/certifications, and managing inventory and cleanliness.
• Flexibility and Reporting: Rotating workstations as needed, completing all job duties to support department objectives and personal growth, and reporting progress and quality issues to leadership

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A high school diploma or GED. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience are required.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior manufacturing experience
• Experience with interpreting schematics and/or technical drawings.
• Experience reading and/or interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Intermediate computer skills in terms of typing, navigating screens, and learning new software programs.

What We Offer: