Mechanical Assembler

RTX (Raytheon); Forest (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Forest, Mississippi is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for onsite day shifts to perform routine assembly operations on electromechanical assemblies. The role requires using hand tools, reading engineering data, and maintaining quality and safety standards. The position emphasizes ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) or vocational/technical education with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and assembly instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair wide range of electromechanical assemblies using standard manufacturing and repair techniques.
• Identify correct parts, components, wires, and other materials related to various assemblies.
• Read and interpret technical data such as component maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, and engineering prints.
• Communicate work status to team members and support staff (e.g., shift pass down, engineering, maintenance).
• Utilize computer skills for office software applications to include documentation actions associated with assembling or repair production hardware.
• Be responsible for quality product standards to minimize defect.
• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and work in various environments, at least 15 lbs.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical education in related discipline

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431

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.

The Mechanical Assembler performs routine assembly operations and processes. This position requires use of hand tools. The Production Assembler ensures that work is accomplished with high quality, in a timely fashion and is compliant with all company, city, state and federal regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Assemble and repair wide range or electromechanical assemblies using standard manufacturing and repair techniques.
• Identify correct parts, components, wires, and other materials related to various assemblies.
• Read and interpret technical data such as component maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, and engineering prints.
• Communicate work status to team members and support staff (e.g., shift pass down, engineering, maintenance).
• Utilize computer skills for office software applications to include documentation actions associated with assembling or repair production hardware.
• Be responsible for quality product standards to minimize defect.
• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and work in various environments, at least 15 lbs.

This is a 1st shift, onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience reading and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and assembly instructions, and procedure manuals, etc.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Manufacturing experience.
• The ability to successfully complete training modules associated with job grade .

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX this we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

The salary range for this role is $16-$20/hour. The salary range 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 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.

• 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

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.