Brake Assembly Operator

Position Information

Date Posted: 2026-01-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO

Position Role Type: Onsite

Shift: 2nd Shift: Monday

• Friday 3PM - 11PM

Employment Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About the Role

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, 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 Troy, OH site location has an immediate need for a Brake Assembly Operator responsible for assembly of brakes and component parts of brakes while operating nut runners, drill presses, power screw drivers, grinders, electric hand drills, burr guns, riveters and other tools as necessary and testing of assembled brakes.

Responsibilities

• Receive job assignments, piece quantity, and special instructions from the supervisor
• Read standard operating procedures and operating sheets
• Clean, wipe, and sand parts as necessary
• Set torque wrenches and assemble brakes and their components
• Test brakes, rework brakes with leaks, and replace lee plugs as needed
• Stamp information on tags or pads and notify the supervisor of stock needs or machine problems
• Record transactions and quality data; report machine or process issues to the supervisor
• Check parts against the pick list and set up riveters as required
• Torque all applications as required
• Retrieve parts from the warehouse and store/retrieve brake components, maintaining current inventory records
• Prepare brakes and brake components for shipment, including packaging, counting, weighing, labeling, and completing paperwork
• Move materials between workstations and cells using hand trucks, hoists, or robot assistance
• Set aside discrepant parts
• Clean and maintain work areas, machines, auxiliary equipment, and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment
• Check and maintain operating levels of fluids and required machine materials
• Mask and plug parts as needed and touch up paint as required
• Attend training classes and cell meetings, and perform miscellaneous operations as assigned in support of Brake Assembly

Physical Requirements

• Perform mathematical calculations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication or division and pass a pre-employment qualification test
• Perform substantial reaching and moving while standing, twisting; stooping
• Be responsive to sounds associated to the work environment
• Lift to 25 lbs. unassisted, anything over 25 lbs. would be assisted
• Wear personal protective equipment as required
• Adhere to all EH&S roles and responsibilities as stated in manufacturing work instructions and EHS policies and procedures

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or a GED
• Minimum of 1 year CNC machining experience or minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience
• Experience working with technical documents (including any of the following: routings, blueprints, Engineering process specifications, written work instructions)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off after 121 days
• 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, 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!

About Collins Aerospace

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!

Important Information

Role Type: 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.

Safety Sensitive Role: 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.

Interview Process: 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.

Benefits Eligibility: 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.

Incentive Compensation: 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.

Location: 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.

Application Window: 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.

Equal Opportunity: 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.