Maintenance Mechanic 1

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-11120 ~ 11120 South Norwalk Blvd ~ NORWALK

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic I that will support our SFS, CA location. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, performing minor repairs, assisting with major repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance inspections on all production machinery, production systems, and plant support equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. Collins Aerospace is a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions, delivering high-quality mechanical systems that help ensure reliable air travel every day. The Maintenance Mechanic I will work collaboratively with site teams to support operational uptime and continuous improvement efforts.

What you will do:

• Work 2nd Shift Hours (5pm – 5am) 3days on & 2days off rotating shifts.
• For Training Purposes, you will work 1st shift hours (5am-4pm) Monday – Friday for up to 90 days
• Occasional shift rotation as needed from Day & Night shift
• Perform minor repairs and equipment installations within job classification capabilities.
• Assist with diagnosing mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions using standard troubleshooting techniques, schematics, manuals, and guidance from higher-skilled personnel.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and meters to support equipment diagnostics and repairs
• Lubricate machinery and equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations.
• Perform general facility maintenance tasks including pipe fitting, plumbing, and minor electrical work to support production operations.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, when required.
• Maintain tools and equipment by returning items to proper storage locations and reporting missing or defective tools to supervision.
• Monitor spare parts and supply inventory levels and notify supervision when replenishment is required.
• Handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste, including support of designated 90-day storage areas, in accordance with EH&S requirements
• Comply with all EH&S policies and procedures, including PPE usage, housekeeping standards, training requirements, and safe work practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including water treatment support, chemical spill response, minor facility repairs, and assisting peers.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically, a HS Diploma or GED is required with some relevant experience
• Experience utilizing MS Office / Excel
• Experience using general hand/ power tools  

Qualifications we prefer:

• Relevant Manufacturing Experience
• Previous Automotive experience

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

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

•  And more! 

*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.

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!

The pay range for this role Is $50K – $65K 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. 

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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