Production Associate III

Date Posted:

2026-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

As a Production Associate III (Blend Technician), you will be responsible for a combination of the following Deburring Duties such as Sanding, Blending, Tumble Deburring, Transporting completed parts to next destination and other miscellaneous duties. 

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for learning of the deburring process.
• Gain knowledge of customer/company specifications and international standards.  Ability to learn and retain standards, special processes, policies, processing, etc.
•  Must adhere to all EH&S regulations and policies as well as attend required training courses related to EH&S
•  Follow the EH&S roles and responsibilities in accordance with the Cargo Policy MP5322 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrate a continued interest in good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Demonstrate ability to work for the area supervisor.
• Become proficient in handling of equipment that is applicable to complete the required job.
•  Demonstrate an ability to effectively cooperate and communicate with co-workers and personnel in other departments.
• Familiarization with the Quality System
• Must adhere to all ethics standards set by company.
• Blueprint Reading experience preferred but not required.
• Individual or Departmental Specific Development Programs Identified by the company

Activities: 

• Standing or  walking for 8 or more hours per day
•  Bending or twisting to retrieve parts or equipment 3-6 hours per day
•  Squatting down to retrieve parts or equipment 1-3 hours per day
•  Grasping, reaching, or squeezing with hands and arms to retrieve parts or equipment 8 or more hours per day
• Pushing/pulling with hands and arms to retrieve parts or equipment 1-3 hours per day
•  Using the keyboard to enter or retrieve data 1-3 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

What We Offer Benefits   

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:   

• 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  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now!  

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

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