Production Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician for an onsite 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) in Andover, MA. You will diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical, CNC, and hydraulic equipment, perform PMs, and uphold safety and reliability in production.

Required are 5+ years of maintenance experience, a 4-year apprenticeship, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance with U.S. citizenship. This on-site role includes comprehensive benefits and union representation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related maintenance experience.
• 4 years of apprenticeship in maintenance trade or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Works from prints and instructions to diagnose equipment and repair machinery onsite.
• Maintain and repair forklifts, cranes, belts, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
• Fabricate jigs and tools as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Move heavy machine parts and disassemble/reassemble complex mechanisms.
• Perform lubrication and routine housekeeping; keep records and follow safety rules.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

4 years apprenticeship

Tools

Industrial machinery

CNC basics

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

A Production Maintenance Technician repairs, alters, adapts a wide variety of increasingly complicated mechanical, numerical controlled (CNC), electronic controlled and hydraulic actuated, standard, and special production and facility equipment. In addition to performing standard or preventive maintenance (PM) on motors, lifts, actuators or non-standard equipment.

* 3rd Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am- Andover, Massachusetts. This is an onsite role*

What you will do:

• Works from prints, sketches, models, machine tool manufacturers' instructions and diagrams, and verbal instructions to diagnose equipment and repair a wide variety of machinery located in Company.
• Maintenance on forklift trucks, lifting equipment, cranes, A/C pulleys, belts, motor direct or indirect drives, bearings, shafts, overhead doors drive mechanisms (only), turbine type blowers, compressors, vacuum pumps, air actuators, valves that control motion of and hydraulic fluid and other assigned equipment.
• Makes jigs, fixtures, and any special tools necessary for completion of maintenance work.
• Moves heavy machine parts as necessary to disassemble and assemble machine tools.
• Requires considerable skill and detailed knowledge of maintenance trade to tear down and reassemble complex mechanisms, diagnose, and remedy trouble quickly on regular or emergency repairs.
• Performs required maintenance of oiling and lubrication of machines.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools, and equipment.
• Maintains records, moves materials, and follows safety rules in performance of duties.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 5 years of related maintenance experience.
• 4 years of apprenticeship in maintenance trade or equivalent
• 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.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

At RTX we value:

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Wage and workplace conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union.

Clearance Information:

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

The hourly rate for this role is $43.06. The salary 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.