Mechanical Repair Technician I

Date Posted:

2025-06-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX17: Advanced Structures - Fort Wor 4630 N. Beach Street , Haltom City, TX, 76137 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Are you passionate about aviation and skilled in mechanical repair? Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace innovation, is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Mechanical Repair Technician I to become an integral part of our dynamic MRO team.

Position is 100% onsite at our Haltom City, TX location.

Work Shift: First Shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm) , Monday - Friday.

What You Will Do:

• Conducts receiving inspection of in-coming assemblies/components in accordance with established procedures and technical data.
• Performs disassembly, wash, blast, paint, build-up, pressure test, receiving inspection and final inspection and assembly of aircraft components according to customer's specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' CMM guidelines and operating procedures.
• Manual handling and maneuvering (rolling, lifting) of large aircraft wheels and brakes.
• Maintains proper segregation and identification of components in progress.
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with customer/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable to the work assigned.
• Performs painting functions including mixing of primer/paint as well as the application of primer/paint.
• Performs general shop and equipment maintenance; practices the principles of the Five S's by creating and maintaining a neat, orderly work area.
• Identifies ways to remove non-value-added steps from all processes and strives to produce products in the least-waste-way.
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and practices.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
• This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines.
• Works in a repair and overhaul shop environment.
• Requires continuous standing, walking and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 35lbs.
• The employee will be exposed to hazardous waste and will comply with all Regulatory, State, Local and Corporate requirements for handling hazardous waste.

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.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to interpret and follow component maintenance manuals and all other applicable technical documents
• Experience performing mechanical repairs, assembly or other technical capacities within industries such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, etc.

What We Offer:

• 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!  

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