
Process Technician - S-Nickel - Weekend Nights
RTX · ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at RTX (aerospace & defense) in ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE, CA. S-Nickel plating and masking of aircraft components, including preparation of components, to customer specifications and development of work techniques.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 102 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live process postings in California.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ 5S 41%
- ✓ Tooling 35%
- TPM 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: RTX in ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE
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Full description from RTXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆S-Nickel plating and masking of aircraft components, including preparation of components, to customer specifications and development of work techniques
- ◆Tank/chemistry, associated tooling maintenance.
- ◆Adherence to the PM schedule of tanks.
- ◆Prep, mask and lacquer as required.
- ◆Act as a cross functional team member and support S-Nickel plate applications as requested
- ◆Support and promote continuous improvement, 5S activities and Standard Work
- ◆Development in the cell.
- ◆Communicate and co-ordinate priorities and process issues between operators and shifts
- ◆Observe and adhere to all safety and PPE job requirements.
- ◆Requires use of PAPR.
- ◆Multi-task and perform other duties as assigned.
You Must Have
- ✓High school diploma, with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant plating/processing experience or Process Engineering degree.
- ✓Experience in measuring equipment and tools.
- ✓Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and work with various hand tools
- ✓Experience in using calipers and elcometers
- ✓The selected candidate has to be eligible to work in Canada; successful candidate must meet all
requirements
under ITAR and CCGP
Qualifications
We Prefer .
- ✓Strong understanding of WHMIS.
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!
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
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.
Eligible for Referral Bonus
RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.
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 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 job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.
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Country
Canada
Location
CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE
Position Role Type
Onsite
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Process Technician - S-Nickel who will be reporting to the Plating & Processing Supervisor, Weekend Day Shift as the Process Technician - S-Nickel Plating, you will be responsible for maintaining demand for Production.
Work Shift: Weekend Nights (Friday-Sunday) 6:00 pm - 6:00 am)
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