Maintenance Sheet Metal Mechanic- 1st Shift

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; 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 assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Andover, MA is seeking a skilled sheet metal technician to fabricate, repair, and install metal components for facilities and production equipment. You will read engineering drawings and work from sketches to lay out and form complex ducts, hoods, and fixtures.

The role requires attention to detail, safe work practices, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The position offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and an onsite work environment in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or two years of trade school.
• Four years apprenticeship in sheet metal trades or five years related experience.
• Massachusetts Sheet Metal License - Master M1 or J1 Journeymen required.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fabricates, assembles sheet metal products per drawings and specs.
• Install sheet metal ducts, vents and housings for facilities and equipment.
• Perform bench work: filing, grinding, sanding, buffing for fit and finish.
• Fasten joints with bolts, rivets, sealants and other fasteners.
• Maintain clean work area and adhere to safety rules.
• Notify supervision when major repairs are needed.
• Assist other maintenance staff on equipment and facility needs.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Reading drawings

Fit and finish

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts Sheet Metal License - Master M1 or J1 Journeyman

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31 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: 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Working with limited supervision, performs all aspects of Sheet Metal related fabrication and repairs as well as general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools, equipment and safety requirements. As required, works from engineering drawings and/or verbal direction to layout, fabricate, construct, and assemble a variety of complex sheet metal parts including, but not limited to, transitions, fittings, elbows, ducts, odd-shaped parts, covers, control boxes, exhaust vents, hoods, adapters and fixtures for maintenance, engineering, and production use. Sets up and operates electrical and manual equipment to cut, bend, straighten and fabricate sheet metal including smoothing seams, deburring and assembly. Installs and repairs fabricated sheet metal parts and assemblies to support facilities and production equipment such as, but not limited to, heating and cooling ductwork, vents, exhaust, roof penetrations, stainless steel appliances, siding, and metal partitions.

What you will do

• Lays out and installs sheet metal duct and fitting for equipment related to manufacturing processes and/or facility
• Works from sketches, prints, operating manuals and other written materials and/or verbal direction to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products.
• Selects the appropriate gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications.
• Lays out and fabricates sheet metal parts having complicated bends, complex angles, and tight tolerances.
• Performs bench work such as filing, grinding, sanding, and buffing in order to fit parts and obtain desired finish.
• Fastens joints and seams together with bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, sealant, metal drive clips, and bonds in order to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items ensuring the connections/bonds will last.
• Notifies supervision when major and extensive repairs or modifications are necessary.
• Creates stock list in conjunction with or reviewed with group leader.
• Performs applicable tasks to assist other maintenance employees on various types of equipment related to facility and manufacturing process needs when trade task overlap.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs general maintenance and daily housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment.
• Maintains records, moves equipment and materials and follows safety rules in performance of duties.
• Performs other similar duties as required or directed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma, Equivalency (GED or HiSET), or two (2) years’ Trade School Experience
• Four (4) years apprenticeship in sheet metal trades or minimum five (5) years’ related experience
• Holds and maintains Massachusetts Sheet Metal License- Master M1 or J1 Journeymen

What We Offer

• 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

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.

The hourly rate for this role is $48.46. 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.

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

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.