Mechanical Assembly 3 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer+

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance and disability

Pet insurance options

Employee Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Durham, NH is seeking a production assembler to read blueprints, follow engineering drawings, and perform precise assembly work onsite. You will operate hand tools, measure parts, and maintain workstation inventory while ensuring quality standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, using gauges, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant experience; on-site schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED) in related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading blueprints, diagrams, or engineering drawings.
• Experience operating hand tools, measuring equipment, or light machinery.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and BOMs to perform assembly tasks.
• Operate hand tools, measuring equipment, and light machinery.
• Maintain inventory at workstations to support production.
• Perform quality checks and document findings.
• Rework or repair assembled equipment per engineering changes.
• Perform weekly preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Blueprints

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Light machinery

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125

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

What You Will Do

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to perform assembly tasks.
• Operate hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light machinery.
• Maintain inventory of products in workstations to support efficient production.
• Perform quality checks, identify product defects, and document findings.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products in line with engineering specification changes.
• Perform weekly preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• Adhere to established safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work in a standing position for up to 8 hours per day and lift up to 40 lbs as needed.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties safely.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support team goals.

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 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, or engineering drawings.
• Experience operating hand tools, measuring equipment, or light machinery.

We Prefer

• Experience using measurement equipment such as gauges or calipers.
• Experience with basic hand tools for assembly or repair tasks.
• Experience identifying and documenting product defects during quality checks.

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
• 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
• Teledoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

About Collins Aerospace

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions – whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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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.