Wheel Paint and Assembly Operator (2nd Shift)

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/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. 

Our Troy, OH site location has an immediate need for a Wheel Paint and Assembly Operator.  In this role you will assemble parts and operate robotic paint equipment to paint wheels and brakes, and their components.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3P - 11P

What You Will Do

• Receive job assignments from the supervisor or job assignment book.

• Read and understand operating procedures, blueprints, engineering change notices (ECNs), and quality specifications.

• Operate and set up Tocco's and balancers, including cup presses, balancers, stamping, and washer operations.

• Hang wheels onto the automated paint system and prepare them for priming and top coating.

• Demask and unload wheels; determine and use proper tooling and masking.

• Operate automated lift/tilt tables and HMI screens for part numbers, shop orders, recipe entries, and NADCAP data collection.

• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic paint systems, including fluid delivery components like regulators, guns, lines, valves, and pumps.

• Assess paint quality according to requirements.

• Complete wheel assembly tasks including hardware installation, torque application, bearing lubrication, stamping, and touch-up painting.

• Conduct in-process inspections and ensure traceability through proper documentation (e.g., run-out, SPC).

• Prepare wheels for inspection, perform riveter operations, and handle packaging, counting, weighing, and labeling for shipment.

• Manually prime and paint, mix paint to specified viscosity, and maintain manual spray guns and pots.

• Fill out NADCAP data forms and label documentation.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, address quality concerns immediately.

• Retrieve items from the tool crib and complete necessary forms/transactions.

• You will be required to perform mathematical calculations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication or division and pass a pre-employment qualification test.

• You will be required to pass a vision assessment once per year, including an initial normal color vision test prior to employment.

• You will be required to perform substantial reaching and moving while standing, twisting; stooping; and be response to sounds associated to the work environment.

• You will be required to lift to 25 lbs. unassisted, anything over 25 lbs. would be assisted.

• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment as required. 

• You will be required to adhere to all EH&S roles and responsibilities as stated in manufacturing work instructions and EHS policies and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or GED

• Minimum of 1 year CNC machining experience or minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience.

• Experience working with technical documents (including any of the following: routings, blueprints, Engineering process specifications, written work instructions.)

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 

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