Production Associate I - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Fairfield (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

RTX in Fairfield, CA is seeking an onsite assembler. The role involves setting up and assembling parts, reading procedures, and ensuring high quality with on-time delivery. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and be able to obtain ATF access.

Benefits include competitive health plans, vacation, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan programs, and more. Schedule is Monday–Friday with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF access.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble parts.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand and machine tools.
• Read and follow procedures, routing and work instructions.
• Maintain quality standards with no defects.
• Ensure parts meet customer deadlines and expectations.
• Stay in compliance with quality systems.
• Participate in cost reductions and continuous improvement events.
• Participate in audits.
• Acquire applicable skills/certifications as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Report progress to lead or supervisor with updates on failures.

Skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Citrix

SAP

Word

Excel

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Citrix

SAP

Word

Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

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 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.

Your schedule will be Monday-Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm with overtime on a business need basis.

What You Will Do

• Sets up and assemble parts.
• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools.
• Accurately read and follow procedures, routing and other work instructions.
• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.
• Ensure creation of parts meet customer deadlines and expectations.
• Stay in compliance with applicable elements of quality systems.
• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events as required.
• Participate in audits.
• Acquires applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Maintains materials, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Examines methods and results for conformance to standards and reinstruct as required.
• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience using Citrix, SAP, Word and Excel

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Benefits for Hired Applicants and Compensation

• 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.

*The salary range for this role is $35,537 to $66,651 USD. 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.

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.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.