Test Lab Operator

Date Posted: 2026-01-29
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: 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.

We are seeking a Test Lab Operator to operate machinery and equipment to test wheel and brake assemblies, wheel and brake components, and other parts.

Responsibilities

• Handle hazardous waste according to management rules and place it in appropriate containers
• Receive job assignments and instructions from Test Supervisors and Project Engineers
• Read and interpret test requests and assembly blueprints; seek clarification if needed
• Retrieve and assemble test hardware; take required weights and measurements
• Install sensors and gauges (e.g., thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure gauges) as required
• Set up and connect hydraulic and electrical test hardware
• Set up test equipment and program data acquisition systems and machine controls
• Record and verify test results; ensure accuracy of methods
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure accurate test results; report any abnormal conditions to the project engineer or supervisor
• Disassemble and store test setups and hardware safely and orderly
• Calibrate tools and equipment (e.g., torque cells, pressure gauges) as required
• Train Test Lab Operator trainees
• Store tools, equipment, and hardware properly when not in use
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Operate tow motors or hand trucks to support testing
• Perform and log routine preventive maintenance
• Attend training and department meetings
• Oil machines as needed
• Retrieve items from the tool crib and complete necessary forms/transactions

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; and 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 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: 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 Our Team

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.

Additional Information

Role Type: Onsite roles require employees to work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Please ensure the role type is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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, 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.