1st Shift, Electrician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 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

At our Rockford, IL facility, we build more than components—we build lifesaving technology. Our team assembles Ram Air Turbines (RATs), a critical system that provides emergency power during in-flight crises. These turbines have played a vital role in saving aircraft—and more than 2,600 lives. When you join Collins, you’re not just contributing to flight—you’re helping protect the people onboard.

What You Will Do:

• Installs, constructs, maintains and troubleshoots, fabricates and repairs all electrical power, test equipment, machine tools and electrical systems including building, heating, cooling and lighting equipment and data and telephone lines.  Performs preventative maintenance on same.

• Develops electrical systems from incomplete information and cooperation with engineers and testers.  Performs electrical construction and maintenance projects according to applicable codes and safety regulations.

• Operates the following equipment: Volt – ohm meter, oscilloscopes, amp meters, digital meters, signal trackers, resistance checkers, capacitor checkers, aerial equipment, construction equipment, programmable and numerical controls and other equipment as required to perform assigned tasks.

• Locates and determines electrical malfunctions and repairs as needed.

• Performs diagnosis and inspection of circuits and wiring to ensure proper shielding, grounding, safety and efficiency.

• Work with minimal resource information to organize work and if necessary, fabricate or modify electrical jigs, fixtures, etc.

• Understands the logic of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, for test or maintenance of parts or systems.

• Works with basic hand and power tools on a variety of materials (e.g. wood, plastic, metal, etc.).  Operates power vehicles as necessary to complete assigned tasks in a safe and work-man like manner. 

• Logs on and performs informational inputs on computers.  Solves problems encountered with routine computer usage and computerized machine controls with minimum technical assistance.

• Uses skilled knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes including analog and digital circuitry and is capable of troubleshooting problems.  Builds electrical systems and/or circuitry from schematics or work plans.

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

• 1st Shift: 6:30am to 3PM – Monday to Friday.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Electrician Journeyman Card or minimum of eight (8) years electrician experience.

• High School diploma or GED

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems.

• Able to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, digital multi-meter, etc.)

• Read electrical drawings and blueprints.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off

• 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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our