Technician, Manufacturing/Operations- Lab Tech

Date Posted:

2025-11-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO01: Interiors (Seats) - CO Springs 1275 N Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 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

The Chemist Operations Technician position is responsible for evaluating the chemical and physical properties for different plating processes tanks and operates some plating lines to plate all alloys required by aerospace and NADCAP certification.

What you will do:

• Maintaining proper bath chemistry including, performance of chemical titrations, pH and Salt Spray analysis.

• Notify the Special Processes Management team of any out-of-specification conditions.

• Performs manual labor associated with making chemical additions, waste treatment operations, Pyrometry testing and new tank make-up.

•  Operates some plating lines to plate all alloys per required aerospace and NADCAP

• certification.

•  Performs calibration and thickness tests per requirements.

• Perform other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.

• It takes an active role to ensure Environment, Health, and Safety standards and procedures are met and complied with

• Looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace.

Qualifications you must have:

• HS Diploma or Associate's degree (AA/AS) (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience and/or training, OR in the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 2 years of relevant experience is required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work in a team environment

• Basic computer proficiency

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Qualification we prefer: 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

• Ability to understand and perform job duties to meet quality criteria

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings & work instructions with some supervision

Attendance Standards:

Consistently be at work and communicate appropriately any attendance issues with your supervisor as per policy.

Consistently at their workstation at the appropriately scheduled time.

Does not abuse breaks and/or departure times.

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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 40,000 USD - 70,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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