Electrical Assembler II - 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Melbourne, FL is seeking a hands-on assembler for 2nd shift (3:30PM–1:00AM) to support aerospace hardware production. Training on 1st shift may be required. Responsibilities include soldering, hardware installation, post-coating, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role demands a high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of relevant experience and U.S. Person status.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Custody of safety, quality and attendance policies during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering, hardware installation and post-coating tasks as trained.
• Inspect own work to ensure workmanship, engineering requirements and design specs.
• Maintain tools, materials and work areas in a clean, organized condition; provide progress updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

This role performs hands‑on assembly tasks and inspections to support production of high‑quality aerospace hardware. The position requires attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Hours: 2nd Shift (3:30PM-1:00AM). It operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Candidate must be able to train on 1st shift.

What You Will Do:

Once trained and/or certified, perform tasks including soldering, hardware installation, and post‑coating. Inspect your own work under close supervision to ensure it meets workmanship standards, engineering requirements, and design specifications. Maintain expected productivity levels to meet customer deadlines. Follow all company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health & Safety, Ethics & Compliance, Quality, and attendance expectations. Acquire applicable skills, knowledge, certifications, and complete all required training. Maintain materials, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized condition. Provide progress updates to leads or supervisors. Successfully pass a soldering assessment following provided training. Other duties as assigned. Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods throughout the full shift. Ability to perform repetitive tasks associated with assembly and soldering work. Ability to work in a production environment using tools, equipment, and materials required for hardware assembly. Ability to follow safety procedures and properly handle components and hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline, plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). Ability to interpret schematics, technical drawings, assembly instructions, standard work processes, and other technical or procedural documentation. Ability to follow safety requirements, work instructions, and direction from experienced coworkers, leads, and supervisors. Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills to support safety and quality. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment, organize tasks, and manage multiple priorities while understanding the end‑use applications of products being built.

What We Offer:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management.

Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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: Click on this link to read the 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.