Machine Shop Operator I

Date Posted:

2025-02-14

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 is hiring for a Machine Operator I in our Machine Shop. You will learn and be responsible for the set-up, calibration and operation of machines used in the production process. Training provided on the job. Collins is an industry leader in the research, development and production of Carbon brake components for the aerospace industry.

The Machine Shop is responsible for ensuring features are cut into the densified carbon material from the Furnace Deck. This highly complex process requires operators to have sound math skills and meticulous attention to detail as well as a mechanically inclined mind. Physical work is present but much less demanding than some departments. This stage of the process requires operators to operate large machines and perform tasks assigned for quality control and data integrity within digital systems.

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.

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

+$2.25/hr shift differential paid on both days and night shifts.

The salary range for this role is $36,899.20 to $49,920 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 do: Training Provided

• Training provided to setup CNC machines and run parts.

• Weekly Preventative Maintenance processes. 

• Follow applicable instructions (WI, SOP, Reference documents).

• Precision gauging required utilizing various tools including CMM, verifying gauge calibration (micrometers, calipers, drills, inserts, etc.).

• Ability to identify and document out-of-spec conditions.

• Daily machine inspections, calibration verification.

• First Piece Inspection procedure, tools, inserts and their functions.

• Experience with G&M codes, Macro programming and editing process a plus.

• Adhere to all safety policies (Collins Aerospace Cardinal Rules)

  5S/continuous improvement processes (ACE).  

• Observe and follow all environmental, health and safety procedures.  

• Comply with all company policies and procedures. 

• Complete all training as assigned and in the allotted time.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Adhere to all engineering instruction, standard operation procedures, and all departmental procedures.

What YOU will learn:

• 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 production of carbon-carbon brake components & company policies.

Training will be provided for:

• Big Joe
• Riveters both manual and automated
• Scales, calipers, micrometers
• Bar Code Scanning Equipment
• Various tools (mixes, hotplates, etc.)
• Automated Oxidation coating station
• Oxidation bake out Ovens.
• Power and pneumatic equipment.

Required Qualifications you must have