Production Assembler- 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG

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 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.

Working under general supervision and exercising judgement regarding assembly methods and techniques, assembles, solders, disassembles, repairs, reworks, modifies, inspects, spray paints, stencils, verifies, receives, unpacks, packs, issues, ships, a wide variety of systems, cabinets, test equipment, prototypes, units, assemblies, subassemblies, cables, boards, modules, components, transducers, parts and material for production, engineering, or maintenance.

*1st Shift – 6:00AM – 2:30PM – Portsmouth, RI. This position is an onsite role. *

What you will do:

• Works from drawings, engineering instructions, sketches, models, schematics, diagrams, lists, prints, and process sheets.
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• Sets up and operates equipment.
• Selects and lays in wire on cable harnesses, reworks, and incorporates change orders as required.
• Performs assembly, disassembly, processing, point-to-point wiring, and harness installation on electronic and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, transducers, boards, and components.
• Lays out, drills, and installs assemblies, components, and hardware.
• Performs continuity checks on assemblies and cables.
• Checks mechanical devices for primary function.
• Visually, electrically, and mechanically inspects work and performs rework and repair as needed.
• Fabricates, processes, electroplates, and apply circuit patterns to printed circuit boards.
• Sets up, operates, and adjusts various soldering machines.
• Prepares and applies conformal coating materials.
• Encapsulates or molds assemblies and cables using various materials such as adhesives and rubber.
• Applies sealing and bonding compounds and performs potting and molding operations.
• Prepares product and performs a full range of spray-painting operations.
• Makes stencils and templates and prepares and stencils units, parts, and containers as specified.
• Performs continuity checks on assemblies and cables.
• Checks mechanical devices for primary function.
• Visually, electrically, and mechanically inspects work and performs rework and repair as needed.
• Performs cleanup tasks of work and storage areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of workstation and equipment.
• Incorporates and installs engineering change orders as required.
• Makes recommendations to engineers or supervisors for improvements in equipment assembly methods, shipping/receiving, material storage, tools, techniques, reliability, and quality.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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
• Cable-harness fabrication

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.

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.

The hourly rate for this role is $27.56. 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.

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