Electrician - 1st Shift

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for an experienced electrician to perform onsite electrical maintenance and repair in Portsmouth, RI. Candidates should have a Rhode Island State Journeyman or Master Electrician License and at least 5 years of experience. The role involves working with AC and DC equipment and performing general maintenance duties. This position demands physical stamina and attention to detail, along with a commitment to safety practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Requires Rhode Island State Journeyman or Master Electrician License and knowledge of electrical codes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed electrician.

Responsibilities

• Plans, lays out and wires electrical installations as required.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of AC or DC equipment.
• Installs and repairs machines and equipment by connecting to power sources.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Rhode Island State Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Tools

Voltmeters

Power drills

Test benches

Job description

Job DescriptionDate Posted:
2025-07-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. , 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:
DoD Clearance: Confidential

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Under general supervision constructs, installs, repairs and maintains light and power installations, electrical conduit systems, electrical portions of all machines and productions or physical equipment in the plant and portions of air condition or refrigeration equipment by working from schematics, prints, wiring diagrams, specifications, sketches and verbal instructions to provide necessary electrical services as required.

**1st shift - 6:30PM - 3:00PM - Portsmouth, RI. This position is an onsite role.**

What you will do:

• Plans, lays out and wires electrical portions of work as required by new construction or plant layouts.




• Installs, repairs and maintains a variety of AC or DC equipment such as lights, generators, transformers, circuit breakers, motors, RF equipment, switches, ovens, welders, timers, electric and air automatic controls and security controls.




• Installs lighting and power circuits or electrical conduits by working from ladders, working from garret and fishing wires.




• Wires work stations and production benches by installing appropriate contacts, switches and circuit breakers.




• Installs and repairs machines and equipment by connecting to power sources, locating and diagnosing trouble in electrical system or equipment.




• Adjusting electric or automatic controls, rewinding coils, adjusting radar dishes, and wiring training room for television installations and cable voice returns.




• Assists supervision, as required in estimating time, labor and cost of materials for new projects.




• Notifies supervision of material required if not a stock item.




• Performs perimeter inspection of cabling and connections for shorts, bare wire, and other viable sources.




• Requires moving and handling of equipment, climbing or pulling wires to install.




• Erects cable trays as required.




• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment.




• Maintains records, moves materials and follows safety rules in performance of duties.




• Performs other similar duties as required or directed.




• Machines, Tools, and Equipment used, includes but not limited to: Test benches, pipe benders, threading machines, hack saw, blow torches, power and hand drills, bench grinders, voltmeters, resistance bridges, bench drills, bench lathes, power saws, continuity meters, test sets, amp meters, ladders, scaffolding and other tools and equipment common to the trade.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires Rhode Island State Journeyman or Master Electrician License and knowledge of electrical codes.




• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed electrician.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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  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.

This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Wage and workplace conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term , long-term , 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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