Production Associate - 1st Shift (onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Production Associate for its Cheshire, CT location. You will perform assembly tasks, solder operations, and quality checks on PC boards for gyro systems. The role requires reading diagrams, following instructions, and working with small components in a clean environment.

You will handle parts, operate bench tools, and participate in packing and shipment activities as part of a cross-functional manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Must pass a hands-on solder test to be considered for the role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Must be able to handle and manipulate small parts.
• Must follow written instructions and supervisory direction.
• Must be able to complete written records for the job.
• Must satisfy soldering school requirements to applicable military/standards.
• Must meet vision requirements for the job.
• Must handle chemicals and use a microscope for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work from wiring diagrams, operating instructions and assembly drawings.
• Assemble, wire and solder production PC boards for mounting with gyros.
• Study BOMs to select components and insert them correctly.
• Solder components to PC boards and mount boards to gyro assemblies.
• Route wires according to assembly drawings and cut to length.
• Perform rework and repair on units from test and quality control.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and use safety procedures.
• Distribute materials and parts from stock to support production.
• Pack, load and ship gyro assemblies at month end deliveries.

Skills

Soldering

Reading diagrams

Mechanical assembly

Quality checks

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dial indicators

Microscope

Soldering iron

Ultrasonic cleaner

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Sensors and Integrated Systems (SIS) division located in Cheshire, Connecticut has a full time position for Production Associate.

Production Associates work from operating instructions, and pictorial diagrams, to perform assembly tasks using hand tools, operate bench machines, perform soldering operations on approved "A" level jobs, and de-burr parts. They use specific dial indicators with appropriate standards to perform various checks including dimensional tolerance, electrical continuity, concentricity, etc. Additionally, they perform potting of gyro header end including mixing, insertion of forms and removal. See below for a comprehensive list of responsibilities:

What You Will Do

• Work from wiring diagrams, operating instructions, assembly drawings
• Assemble, wire, solder production P.C. boards for mounting with one or more gyros for specifications
• Study prints bills of material to determine the selection of components to be used to assemble P.C. boards. Insert components in proper position
• Solder components to P.C. board
• Mount P.C. board(s) to the gyro assembly
• Route wires through assembly package as indicated on assembly drawing
• Cut wires to indicated lengths, connect and solder to posts on gyro and P.C. boards
• Perform rework and repair on units returned from test and quality control. Use screw drivers, pliers, wire strippers, soldering iron, flux, bifocal microscope and cleaning agents such as isopropyl alcohol. Keep work area neat and clean
• Work from a variety of sources including operating instructions, wire run lists, drawings, blueprints, schematics to produce boards, single axis and multi-axis gyros
• Collect completed stock card requisitions from assigned department supervisors and shop personnel for materials, components, sub-assemblies, tools, equipment and chemicals
• Select items from bins and shelves in stock room; adjust bin card quantity number and other related paperwork
• Wrap, pack, load, issue, and/or deliver all types of hard and soft good materials, liquids, equipment's to designated areas
• Use hand carts to transport and deliver items to designated areas
• Periodically clean ultrasonic degreasing machine, associated parts, and parts trays to assure contaminant-free parts in clean rooms
• Distribute selected chemicals including cleaning solvents such as Actrel and IPA, assembly of product components
• Participate in packing gyro for shipment at the end of month deliveries
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Must satisfactorily complete required cross training program

Qualifications You Must Have

• Candidates must pass a hands on solder test to be further considered for the role
• High school diploma
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Must be able to handle and manipulate small parts
• Must be able to work from written instructions and supervisory direction
• Must be able to complete written records appropriate to the job
• Must have ability to satisfy soldering school requirements to applicable Military and/or Spec. Standards
• Must have ability to meet vision requirements of the job
• Must have ability to work with chemicals and have ability to use microscope for extended periods

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (E