Lead Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

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Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200 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 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Maintenance Technician to support 3rd shift from the hours of 11:00pm-7:30am 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: • Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of 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. Qualifications We Prefer: • Ability to work 3rd shift • 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. 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 & Apply Now! Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations world