Cost Center 2802000 / Business Organization Structure: 5597

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Nature of Work:

Work from drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, and sample or operation sheets, to perform setups, adjustments and operate conventional and automated machine tools to execute diversified close tolerance machining operations, requiring a general knowledge of standard and recognized machining practices, techniques, and diversified shop experience

Level of Work:

• Interpret drawings and read operation sheets for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.
• Make setups and adjustments on machines involving a full complement of tools to diagnose and correct difficulties in machining.
• Perform operations such as milling, cutoff, slotting, shearing, boring, counter boring, drilling, reaming, tapping, threading, countersinking, chamfering, deburring, and/or protective wrapping as required, and other similar operations.
• Adjust programs by editing feed rate, cutter compensation, and zero point for purpose of setup including relief cutting, new tooling, and first time zero of program
• Support the design and manufacture of jigs / fixtures and prove out of CNC programs

• Self inspection of repeat work using the appropriate inspection equipment
• Responsible for the quality and productivity level of the work performed
• Adherence to Work Order instructions (such as but not limited to routing, quantities)
• Report all operating difficulties, defects, and other unusual conditions to immediate Supervisor or other authority
• Support Continuous Improvement activities and processes
• Ensure conformance to blueprints, written procedures, quality specifications, and AS9100 requirements
• Move material, tools, fixtures, and equipment as required
• Dispose of scrap and defective material as instructed to keep actual part counts
• Maintain a clean and safe work area as part of Health and Safety responsibilities, reporting all discrepancies to Supervisor or other authority
• Perform regular Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on machinery
• Work with others across shifts to ensure smooth, efficient product flow
• Complete required reports and maintain accurate entries in computer database
• Assist lower graded employees and perform equal or lower graded duties as required
• Other duties as required

Minimum required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Associates degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience in a machine shop environment working on equipment such as but not limited to:-

o CNC Controlled Horizontal Machine Centers
o CNC Controlled Vertical Machine Centers
o CNC Controlled Turning Centers

• Understand Conversational programming code (Mazatrol, Fanuc control)
• Understand ISO code (Fanuc language)
• Requires knowledge of machining practices and techniques, basic mechanical principles and shop mathematics, setups, tooling applications, operating methods and machinability of materials
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and using micrometers, calipers, scales, indicators, protractors, and other machine shop gauges to setup, operate, and check work
• An understanding of computers and the ability to enter and retrieve data from PCs as required
• Editing a program generated from Unigraphics
• Making simple alterations to the program from an inspection report
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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.
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 emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.