Date Posted:
2026-10-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-FL-OPA LOCKA-3201 ~ 3201 NW 167th St ~ NW 167TH
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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
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.
Our Landing Systems division is seeking a Plater II on our 1st shift at the Opa Locka, FL facility. This selected individual will perform mechanical blasting functions to prepare parts for induction to the following lines such as, chrome, nickel, cadmium, nital, racking components, sandblasting, stop-off and degreasing.
Position is 100% onsite at Opa Locka (Miami), FL.
Work Shift: First Shift is 5:45am - 2:15 pm Monday – Friday
Overtime as business needs determine
What You Will Do:
Prepare parts by masking or stop-off for plating, shotpeening and sandblasting
Wax parts for plating, perform alodine, brush cad, cad strip & passivation
Sand blast parts for plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium and nital etch)
Measure component parts with thickness gauge and measuring instruments on various process lines
Perform flash and hard chrome operation and racking of all minor components for chrome plating as well as bright cad and cad of minor components
Perform degrease operation, pre and post plating function for NDT (Non Destructive Testing), machine shop and grind shop
Load and unload parts in ovens, documenting time and date of each operation
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience using measuring instruments: Micrometers, thickness gauge, dial bores, calipers, amp meters, telescoping gauges
Basic computer skills
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…