Lead Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

• Ability to work 2nd
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Formal technical training or certifications in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, or other automated equipment.
• Experience with CMMS/SAP maintenance systems and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, electrical safety, LOTO, and other industrial safety requirements.

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Maintenance Technician to support 2nd shift from the hours of 3:00pm to 11:30pm ET to provide leadership for safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance support by prioritizing work, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and mentoring technicians. Serving as the primary maintenance contact during off-shifts, this role improves response time, technician capability, equipment reliability, and alignment between maintenance, production, and site leadership

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC—a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design & manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the senior maintenance presence on the assigned shift, providing technical leadership and support to the maintenance team with advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis of complex equipment issues. 
• Prioritize and assign maintenance work based on production needs, equipment criticality, and urgency. 
• Coordinate emergency repairs and troubleshooting activities to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions. 
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and recurring failures and escalate issues requiring additional technical or management support. 
• Mentor, coach, and support the onboarding, training, and development of maintenance technicians to strengthen technical capabilities and improve overall team effectiveness. 
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety procedures, and safe work practices during all maintenance activities. 
• Communicate equipment status, major issues, downtime, and shift activities to maintenance and site management. 
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are completed on schedule and meet required quality standards. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience. 
•  Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience serving as a lead, senior technician or equivalent technical leadership capacity. 

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