Production Associate I - 1st Shift(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Your schedule will be Monday-Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm with overtime on a business need basis.

What You Will Do  

• Sets up and assemble parts.

• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools.

• Accurately read and follow procedures, routing and other work instructions.

• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.

• Ensure creation of parts meet customer deadlines and expectations.

• Stay in compliance with applicable elements of quality systems.

• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events as required.

• Participate in audits.

• Acquires applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.

• Maintains materials, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition.

• Examines methods and results for conformance to standards and reinstruct as required.

• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

• Experience using Citrix, SAP, Word and Excel

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for