Onsite Assembler role at RTX (Raytheon) in Andover, MA, supporting defense manufacturing by fabricating, assembling, inspecting, and reworking a wide range of electro-mechanical components and subassemblies. You’ll work to detailed specs and instructions, operate multiple pieces of equipment, and maintain documentation and cleanroom/workstation standards. Standout perk: eligibility for a broad benefits package (e.g., medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO) and union representation via a collective bargaining agreement.
- Starting wage: $19.85/hour
- Union role under collective bargaining
- Benefits include 401(k) match
2026-04-29
Country:
United States of America
Location
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 352 Lowell St AN2 HAMPSHIRE 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: Confidential
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
At 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.
*Starting Wage: $19.85*
What You Will Do
- Replenishes chemicals, solvents, compounds, process fluids as required including dispensing into secondary containers and chemical cleaning.
- Operates and checks malfunctioning machinery/equipment and makes routine in-process adjustments, minor repairs, and replacement of worn parts
- Works to specifications, instruction sheets, prints, and written/verbal, video, and computer instructions to fabricate/assemble/inspect product manually, semi-automatically or automatically.
- Performs routine operations on production assemblies, harness and cables, substrates, fixtures, templates and holding devices.
- Prepares molds, loads and unloads units, mixes compounds and performs necessary products samples verification, and reworks/repairs product as required.
- Prepares and applies potting, bonding and coating compounds, lubricants, spray coats or insulated tape to a variety of component and assemblies including all finishing processes.
- Sets up and winds coil, assembles, and processes various types of magnetic electrical components.
- Assembles checks, test and adjusts inertial/gyros/accelerometers/optical instruments.
- Maintains cleanliness/production supplies for work area station including equipment.
- Provides routine equipment and workstation maintenance including necessary logs.
- Advances or retrieves product, material and tools for self and others.
- Operates multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously.
- Uses prescribed equipment to perform stenciling marking coding and potting operations as required.
- Performs routine visual, automatic and dimensional inspections and continuity measurements on a variety of products.
- Performs necessary operations to fabricate fixtures/holding devices as required for harness/cable processes.
- Performs drilling, grinding, sandblasting, staking, riveting, eye-letting, countersinking and counterboring operations, and other related mechanical processes.
- Incorporates engineering change orders and maintains process documentation.
- Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment.
- Maintains records, moves materials and follows safety rules in performance of duties.
- Performs other similar duties as required or directed.
Qualifications You Must Have
- High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Post-Offer Testing Requirement: You will be required to take post-offer qualifying tests to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Soldering experience.
- Works well with others.
- Has a track record of being reliable and dependable.
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
- Please consider the following role type definition 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 work place 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 the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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
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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