Assembler C (1st Shift)

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Onsite Production Technician in Andover, MA. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance prior to start.

The starting wage is $20.50 per hour for 1st shift, with standard onsite duties in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include assembling, testing, and maintaining components, handling chemicals and materials, and following exact specifications and safety protocols. Unionized environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes chemicals, solvents, and compounds; dispenses into secondary containers and performs routine maintenance.
• Operates and checks equipment, performs minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Fabricates/assembles/inspects products manually or automatically following instruction sheets and prints.

Skills

Soldering experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Confidential Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date *Starting Wage: $20.50* *1st Shift hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM*

What You Will Do

Replenishes chemicals, solvents, compounds, process fluids as required including dispensing into secondary containers and chemical cleaning. Operates and checks malfunctioning machinery/equipment and makes routine in-process adjustments, minor repairs, and replacement of worn parts Works to specifications, instruction sheets, prints, and written/verbal, video, and computer instructions to fabricate/assemble/inspect product manually, semi-automatically or automatically. Performs routine operations on production assemblies, harness and cables, substrates, fixtures, templates and holding devices. Prepares molds, loads and unloads units, mixes compounds and performs necessary products samples verification, and reworks/repairs product as required. Prepares and applies potting, bonding and coating compounds, lubricants, spray coats or insulated tape to a variety of component and assemblies including all finishing processes. Sets up and winds coil, assembles, and processes various types of magnetic electrical components. Assembles checks, test and adjusts inertial/gyros/accelerometers/optical instruments. Maintains cleanliness/production supplies for work area station including equipment. Provides routine equipment and workstation maintenance including necessary logs. Advances or retrieves product, material and tools for self and others. Operates multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. Uses prescribed equipment to perform stenciling marking coding and potting operations as required. Performs routine visual, automatic and dimensional inspections and continuity measurements on a variety of products. Performs necessary operations to fabricate fixtures/holding devices as required for harness/cable processes. Performs drilling, grinding, sandblasting, staking, riveting, eye-letting, countersinking and counterboring operations, and other related mechanical processes. Incorporates engineering change orders and maintains process documentation. 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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED). The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Post-Offer Testing Requirement: You will be required to take post-offer qualifying tests to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position.

We Prefer

• Soldering experience
• Works well with others
• Has a track record of being reliable and dependable

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. 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 work place conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union. The hourly rate for this role is $20.50. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 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. 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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.