Mechanic

Date Posted:
2026-03-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-FOLEY-1300 1300 W Fern Ave OEM BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Collins Aerospace is looking to fill a Mechanical Assembler I position that will support the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) facility. You will be supporting our Airbus A320 aircraft technology. You will have the opportunity to build critical components that make flying possible and safe for you, your loved ones, and for travelers around the world. If you have mechanical skills, consider joining our team.

The position is currently working onsite at our Foley AL facility.

The hours for this position are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

What You Will Do

• Assemble equipment and products according to engineering specification changes


• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.


• Maintain inventory of product in workstations.


• Perform quality work checks, identify product defects and record identified defects.


• Participate in compliance inspection continuous improvement (CI) activities.


• Maintain a clean and safe work area


• Drill holes, install fasteners, rout and trim parts. and apply primers and sealants.


• Safely perform other duties as assigned.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.


• Able to work in a standing position up to a minimum of 8 hours per day.

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.


• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow detailed instructions


• Experience with general hand and/or power tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• One year of prior work experience in manufacturing, assembly and/or construction / facilities occupations.


• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and engineering drawings to assemble equipment.


• Experience with any of the following: hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment and light equipment.


• Ability to pass a PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) medical examination as required.


• Self-directed & action-oriented with the ability to work in a team environment to resolve most questions and problems.


• Able to attain a crane certification (through the company)


• Able to attain AMQAS certification

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

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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE .

* 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 collaborate with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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.

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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