Mechanical Repair Technician I - 2nd Shift

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

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Mechanical Repair Technician I for our Miami, Opa-Locka - FL Landing gear Facility, one of the most rapidly growing facilities across the company. This position performs various overhaul, rework, repair, and associated operations on aircraft equipment and components in both standard and non-standard environments to maintain flow of work.

This position will be working in an Onsite capacity.

Work shift : Second Shift - Monday-Friday 2:45P - 11:15P

What You Will Do

• Inspects Landing Gear components for damage.

• Records the condition / dimensions with the objective to determine repair and overospaems1haul requirements, per overhaul manuals and customer requirements.

• Assembles fabricated parts, components or units at floor stations.

• Use of calibrated precision measuring tools such as caliper, dial bores and thread gauges.

• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.

• Uses hand tools and power tools to polish and remove corrosion according to product specifications.

• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels; repairs as necessary.

• Responsible for performing complete operation checkouts, modifications, disassembly, repairs, reassembly, test calibrations, diagnoses, and correction of problems.

• Follows repair and return processes to ensure high quality and short cycle time of repair and return.

• Read and interpret blue print drawings

• May be required to complete an apprenticeship or training.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US)

• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.

• Experience to use all necessary close tolerance measurement instruments with proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace Industry

What We Offer

• 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 

• 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!

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 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 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.

• 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.

*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.

Please view the link below to learn more about our Landing Systems business unit:

Collins Aerospace Landing Systems - Proven Quality - YouTube