Job Information
RTX Corporation Journeyman Machine Maintenance, 1st Shift (Onsite) in Rockford, Illinois
Date Posted:
2025-04-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance:
None/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 in Rockford, IL site aids in assembling the Ram Air Turbines (RAT) used for aircraft emergency power generation. Our Ram Air Turbines have been used to save aircrafts and over 2,600 lives.
What You Will Do:
Repairs and maintains production and/or experimental test machinery including
numerical control equipment.
Operates metal cutting, turning and grinding equipment for repair work, hand and
power tools, standard measurement devices, fork lift, cranes and special equipment as
necessary.
Supports construction of new equipment, repairs and replaces defective parts.
Determines causes of machine breakdowns, failures and malfunction. Troubleshoots
and repairs all machines – including production machines, test equipment and
machine parts.
Installs, levels, tears down and rebuilds machines, inspection equipment or test
equipment. Assists in relocating machines.
Provides on-going preventative maintenance of machines and equipment, including
the realignment and maintaining of same.
Performs complex machine repairs, to troubleshoot, tear down and repair various
machine parts and fit machine parts following manufacturer’s specifications. This
includes, but is not limited to, scraping of ways and accessories, fitting of ball and
rolled packs and sourcing of parts for replacement.
Machine Maintenance journeyman card or minimum of eight (8) years machine
maintenance experience.
Follows complex detailed drawings, plans schematics and engineering specifications.
Works with limited information, engineering notes, sketches or other information.
Possesses complete set of tools.
Performs other job related duties as required.
1st Shift: 6:30 am to 3pm - Monday to Friday
Qualifications You Must Have:
8 years of relevant experience in machine maintenance or Machine Maintenance Journeyman Card.
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with the following tools: Pullers, hoists, cranes, dollies, tool hangers (to offset weight of tool), welding equipment, painting supplies, tools for HVAC system, metal fabrication equipment, pipe fitting tools, insulated hand tools, meters, sledge hammer, jack hammer, wrenches, pry bars, drills, extension cords, flooring tools, power tools and various other hand tools.
Able to read blueprints.
Carpentry and assembly experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
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!
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!
*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.
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.
The salary for this role $44.07 per hour; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
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.
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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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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.