Operator

Date Posted:
2026-03-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

Our Troy, OH site location has an immediate need for a Wheel Paint and Assembly Operator. In this role you will assemble parts and operate robotic paint equipment to paint wheels and brakes, and their components.

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3P - 11P

What You Will Do

• Receive job assignments from the supervisor or job assignment book.


• Read and understand operating procedures, blueprints, engineering change notices (ECNs), and quality specifications.


• Operate and set up Tocco's and balancers, including cup presses, balancers, stamping, and washer operations.


• Hang wheels onto the automated paint system and prepare them for priming and top coating.


• Demask and unload wheels; determine and use proper tooling and masking.


• Operate automated lift/tilt tables and HMI screens for part numbers, shop orders, recipe entries, and NADCAP data collection.


• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic paint systems, including fluid delivery components like regulators, guns, lines, valves, and pumps.


• Assess paint quality according to requirements.


• Complete wheel assembly tasks including hardware installation, torque application, bearing lubrication, stamping, and touch-up painting.


• Conduct in-process inspections and ensure traceability through proper documentation (e.g., run-out, SPC).


• Prepare wheels for inspection, perform riveter operations, and handle packaging, counting, weighing, and labeling for shipment.


• Manually prime and paint, mix paint to specified viscosity, and maintain manual spray guns and pots.


• Fill out NADCAP data forms and label documentation.


• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, address quality concerns immediately.


• Retrieve items from the tool crib and complete necessary forms/transactions.


• You will be required to perform mathematical calculations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication or division and pass a pre-employment qualification test.


• You will be required to pass a vision assessment once per year, including an initial normal color vision test prior to employment.


• You will be required to perform substantial reaching and moving while standing, twisting; stooping; and be response to sounds associated to the work environment.


• You will be required to lift to 25 lbs. unassisted, anything over 25 lbs. would be assisted.


• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment as required.


• You will be required to adhere to all EH&S roles and responsibilities as stated in manufacturing work instructions and EHS policies and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a HS diploma or GED


• Minimum of 1 year CNC machining experience or minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience.


• Experience working with technical documents (including any of the following: routings, blueprints, Engineering process specifications, written work instructions.)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off after 121 days


• 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, 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!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms