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Furnace Operator I job at RTX Corporation in Spokane WA

Description, duties, responsibilities

Date Posted:

2025-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA02: Wheels and Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane Spokane WA 99224 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace in Spokane WA is hiring for a motivated entry level Furnace Operator I. In this position you will be responsible for the production of carbon-carbon composite production and other key industry technology. Collins is an industry leader in the research development and production of Carbon brake components for the aerospace industry.

The Furnace Deck department is responsible for the carbon vapor deposition process which penetrates the preforms from textile with carbon. The Furnace Deck operator operates combustion furnaces cranes forklifts and various other pieces of equipment to ensure our product meets our customers needs. This work in this department varies from supporting and troubleshooting automated robots to performing complex physical tasks.

Rotating Shift: Our Operators love our 4 on - 4 off schedule 6:00am - 6:00pm

Rotating between day/night shift every 6 weeks.

Pay range of $17/hr to $22/hr

Shift differential of +2.75/hr paid on both day and night shifts.

Additional 16 hours/month in average of built-in overtime

What You Will Do

You will be part of a team-oriented atmosphere and interact with other functional groups (e.g. engineering) on technical matters.

You will uphold process integrity and ensure quality standards are met throughout all furnace operations

You will adhere to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations and proactively identify and address safety hazards

You will follow standard operating procedures to uphold safety protocols and ensure product quality

You will utilize basic to intermediate computer skills for data entry and process monitoring.

You will be able to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation (anything over 25 lbs. would need to be lift assisted.)

You will work 4 days on/4 days off - 12-hour shifts rotating days to nights every 6 weeks.

What You Will Learn

You will gain the knowledge of all pertinent customer and company specifications including but not limited to international standards relating to the production of carbon-carbon brake components and company policies.

You will learn to operate a range of support equipment including Overhead Cranes Forklifts Vacuums Scissor Lifts and Power Tools.

You will learn to conduct furnace readings rounds and oversee process flow to maintain optimal operation

You will learn to perform equipment preventative maintenance as directed and promptly report any mechanical or safety concerns to supervisors

You will acquire knowledge of Collins and customer specifications finished products and relevant policies

You will be trained on the basic operations of the furnace process

You will learn to recognize issues with the process equipment tolerance limits

Qualifications You Must Have

HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma a GED is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

Manufacturing or similar industry related experience

Ability to prioritize tasks under constantly changing conditions where ingenuity and judgment are required.

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!

Learn More and Apply Now!

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 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.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. 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 thats redefining aerospace every day!

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 companys 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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