Mechanical Assembler 2 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Up to 3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Assembler 2 in Jamestown, ND to ensure the assembly and quality of mechanical products on site. You will read blueprints, operate hand tools, and support production goals while upholding safety standards.

Candidates typically hold a HS diploma or GED and have 1 year of relevant experience; ability to stand up to 9 hours daily; strong teamwork and attention to detail. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to critical aerospace

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED in the US) or vocational/technical education with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Experience operating hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to complete assembly tasks.
• Operate hand tools, air tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory of products in workstations to ensure smooth workflow and availability of materials.
• Perform quality checks on assembled products, identifying and recording any defects.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products based on engineering specification changes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhering to established safety procedures and quality standards.
• Support customer demands by completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to work in a standing position for up to 9 hours per day.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Diagrams interpretation

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Quality checks

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Vocational training

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Assembler 2, you will play a key role in ensuring the assembly and quality of mechanical products, contributing to the success of our operations team. You will work onsite in a dynamic environment, utilizing your skills to meet production goals and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to complete assembly tasks.
• Operate hand tools, air tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory of products in workstations to ensure smooth workflow and availability of materials.
• Perform quality checks on assembled products, identifying and recording any defects.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products based on engineering specification changes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhering to established safety procedures and quality standards.
• Support customer demands by completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to work in a standing position for up to 9 hours per day.

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 interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Experience operating hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior assembly experience in a production environment.
• Basic computer knowledge to support work processes.
• Experience using hand and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Ability to identify product defects and perform rework or repairs.
• Experience functioning productively as part of a team to meet operational goals.

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 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 illness insurance, 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!

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.
• Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
• 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