Assembler C (1st Shift)

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking candidates for an onsite role in Andover, Massachusetts. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining work areas.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, reliability, and potentially soldering experience. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Post-offer testing requirement for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Replenish chemicals and perform chemical cleaning tasks.
• Operate and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery.
• Fabricate and inspect products manually or automatically.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping of the workplace.

Skills

Soldering experience

Ability to work well with others

Reliable and dependable track record

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-04-28

Country: United States of America

Location: 352 Lowell St, Andover, MA, 01810

Position Type: Onsite (U.S. Citizen required)

Security Clearance: U.S. government approved DoD confidential clearance required prior to start; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance required.

What You Will Do

• Replenish chemicals, solvents, compounds, and process fluids, dispensing into secondary containers and performing chemical cleaning.
• Operate and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and equipment, making routine in‑process adjustments, minor repairs, and replacing worn parts.
• Work to specifications, instruction sheets, and video and computer instructions to fabricate, assemble, and inspect products manually, semi‑automatically, or automatically.
• Perform routine operations on production assemblies, harnesses, cables, substrates, fixtures, templates, and holding devices.
• Prepare molds, load and unload units, mix compounds, verify product samples, and rework or repair products as required.
• Prepare and apply potting, bonding, and coating compounds, lubricants, spray coats, or insulated tape to a variety of components and assemblies, including finishing processes.
• Set up and wind coils, assemble, and process various types of magnetic electrical components.
• Assemble, check, test, and adjust inertial, gyros, accelerometers, and optical instruments.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide routine equipment and workstation maintenance, including logs.
• Advance or retrieve product, material, and tools for self and others.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously.
• Use prescribed equipment to perform stenciling, marking, coding, and potting operations.
• Perform routine visual, automatic, and dimensional inspections and continuity measurements on a variety of products.
• Fabricate fixtures and holding devices as required for harness and cable processes.
• Perform drilling, grinding, sandblasting, staking, riveting, eye‑letting, countersinking, and counterboring operations.
• Incorporate engineering change orders and maintain process documentation.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain records, move materials, and follow safety rules during duties.
• Perform other similar duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Post‑offer testing requirement: must take qualifying tests to determine eligibility.
• Preferred: soldering experience.
• Works well with others.
• Track record of reliability and dependability.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.