Production Worker 1 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX Corporation; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; 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-mp

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Fairfield, CA is hiring for an onsite manufacturing/assembly role on first shift (hours 6:30 am–3:00 pm). The position requires a HS diploma or GED and the ability to obtain ATF access.

Responsibilities include setting up and assembling parts, reading instructions, and collaborating with engineering and production teams. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, vacation, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) or vocational/technical education in related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain ATF access.

Responsibilities

• Read and operate per written instructions, work orders, and drawings with guidance from manufacturing engineering.
• Set up and assemble parts with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and production coordinators.
• Ensure parts meet customer deadlines and expectations.
• Comply with quality systems and ensure defects-free products.
• Participate in audits/cost reduction plans and continuous improvement events.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Report progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Ability to obtain ATF access

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 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'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. This is a 1st Shift position. The hours and days are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3 p.m.

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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What You Will Do

• Become part of a team that concentrates every day on safety, quality and productivity.
• Set up and assemble parts while always maintaining an attention to detail.
• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools.
• Read and operate per written instructions, work order, and drawings with guidance from manufacturing engineering.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and production coordinators.
• Ensure creation of parts meet customer deadlines and expectations.
• Comply with applicable elements of quality systems and ensuring quality product standards are met with no defects.
• Participate in audits/cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events as required.
• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Communicate potential mechanical and safety problems effectively and immediately.
• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
• Handle moderate amounts chemicals and energetics in accordance with safety regulations, while maintaining exact inventory.
• Identify, control, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste including solvents, energetics, and lead.
• Cleanup of various machines, tooling, and areas from chemicals and propellants.
• In-plant transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Complete documentation of work (i.e. marriage log, data sheet, etc.) without oversight.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent e.g. GED in the US), OR vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Chemical / Energetic materials processing, manufacturing, and/or assembly experience a plus.

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 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

The salary range for this role is $42,000 to $68,869 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.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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 guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not.

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.

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.