Assembler C (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Incentive programs

Job summary

RTX in Andover, MA is seeking an on-site assembler for third shift duties supporting aerospace and defense manufacturing. The role involves material replenishment, machinery operation, assembly, and product inspection to meet strict specifications.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, be eligible for a U.S. secret clearance, and may be required to complete post-offer testing. RTX offers comprehensive benefits and a unionized work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Post-offer testing may be required to determine qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes chemicals, solvents, compounds, process fluids as required.
• Operates and checks malfunctioning machinery and performs minor repairs.
• Fabricates/assembles/inspects products following provided instructions.
• Performs routine operations on production assemblies, harnesses, cables, and fixtures.
• Prepares molds, loads/unloads units, mixes compounds and verifies samples.
• Applies potting, bonding, coatings, lubricants to components and assemblies.
• Sets up and winds coils, assembles and processes magnetic electrical components.
• Performs visual, automatic and dimensional inspections on products.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-09

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

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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

*Starting Wage: $20.50*

*3rd Shift hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM*

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 You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications 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.

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.

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

The hourly rate for this role is $20.50. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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