Operator Jobs in Downey, CA

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-11120 ~ 11120 South Norwalk Blvd ~ NORWALK

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Collins Aerospace Carbon Operations in Santa Fe Springs, CA we specialize in producing carbon brakes for commercial and military aircraft applications, supporting OEM and aftermarket customers around the world. We’re currently hiring for a motivated, entry level Furnace Operator I. In this position you will be responsible for the core production processes in the manufacturing of carbon-carbon composite brake components and other key industry technology.

The Furnace Deck department is responsible for the carbon vapor deposition process, which requires the loading/unloading, preventative maintenance, operation, and monitoring of industrial high temperature furnaces designed to deposit hydrocarbon molecules within a textile carbon preform (disk). The Furnace Deck operator is responsible for operating these furnaces, maneuvering high-capacity cranes, utilizing forklifts, and operating various other pieces of equipment to ensure that product quality and delivery timelines meet customers’ needs. The work in this department varies from supporting and troubleshooting automated robots to performing complex physical tasks.

Rotating Shift Structure:

• 4-on/4-off rotation
• 12-hour Swing Shifts: 6:45-6:45

Compensation

• Built-in, guaranteed overtime
• Total annual compensation starting at $55,000 per yearHourly Rate: $22/hrShift Differential (always active): +$2.75/hr
• Clearly defined, skill-based tiered advancement opportunities available

Additional Perks:

• Starting at 3-weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more
• Day-1 access to Employee Scholar Program
• 401 (k) match program
• On-site fitness equipment
• Access to company-sponsored Commute Smart ride share program

What You Will Do

• Observe and follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures
• Follow all engineering instruction, standard operation procedures, and all departmental procedures
• with loading and unloading furnaces, building of furnace loads, and preventative maintenance of hardware
• Operate furnaces using the Distributive Control System
• Operate support equipment such as Cranes, Forklifts, Vacuums, Scissor Lifts, Power Tools and etc.
• Learn and perform Equipment Preventative Maintenance
• Support operation of facilities equipment such as vacuum pumps, cooling water system, off gas system, condensate recovery, process gasses, and etc
• Complete department training program in the time allotted
• Complete tasks as assigned by your management team
• Assist other departments as necessary with approval from your management team
• Participate in CI activities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• When working in areas where respirators are required, the employee must meet the shaving requirements to ensure a proper respirator fit
• Regularly work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Regularly work from heights and confined spaces with potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, noise, high/low temperatures and/or moving equipment
• Be able to handle levels of stress associated with the position at all times
• Comply with all other company policies and procedures

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 & 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

• Typically requires a HS diploma or GED
• Experience using hand tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing or similar industry related experience
• Experience with inventory control
• 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!

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.

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.