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Mechanical Assembler I - 2nd Shift

Raytheon

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Wilson, NC
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Second Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Under direct supervision, performs routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes. Requires use of a few simple hand tools and semi-automatic manufacturing equipment including welding, cutting, and measurement operations. Ensure work is accomplished with high quality workmanship standards and safety in a timely fashion and is compliant with all company, city, state and federal regulations.

What You Will Do:

  • Learn to set up, assemble parts, and loading of parts.

  • Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools with basic troubleshooting around machine set up and function.

  • Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions.

  • Responsible for quality product standards with no defects. Able to identify part defects and escalate as needed.

  • Responsible for building parts that meet customer deadlines and expectations while maintaining established safety and quality standards.

  • Responsible to comply with applicable elements of quality systems and have working knowledge of how they apply to the product being produced.

  • Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.

  • Participate in audits with positive communication practices.

  • Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required. Responsible for tracking and staying compliant with site training and recertification requirements.

  • Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Responsible for participating in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning activities.

  • Rotate to different workstations throughout shift as business needs change.

  • Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.

  • Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.

  • Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • A high school diploma or GED. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience are required.

  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.

  • Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.

  • Ability to comply with EH&S policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE.

  • Attend EH&S trainings as required.

  • Ability to report unsafe practices and/or conditions to the appropriate individuals to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

  • Ability to recommend improvements to EH&S practices to create a safer workplace.

  • Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred

  • Career Readiness Certification (CRC) strongly preferred.

  • The ability to interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.

  • The ability to successfully complete training modules associated with job grade.

  • The ability to follow assembly instruction.

  • The ability to effectively work in an environment requiring repetitive job responsibilities.

  • The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • The ability to understand end uses of products being built.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Attention to detail in order to ensure safety and quality.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

  • The ability to work in a team to support work capacity in a fast-paced environment.

  • Intermediate computer skills in terms of typing, navigating screens and learning new software programs.

  • Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

  • The ability to take direction from more experienced coworkers, leads and supervisors.

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 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

  • And more!

Learn More & Apply Now:

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.

Hours: Monday-Friday; 3:00PM-11:00PM (Weekend Overtime Required)

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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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