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Mechanical Assembler II - 1st Shift (onsite)

Raytheon

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Colorado Springs, CO
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Date Posted:

2025-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO03: Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

This is a higher entry-mid-level position that assembles aircraft products under minimal supervision, and performs routine and repetitive assembly operations and procedures on our ACES Ejection Seats.

What You Will Do

• You will assemble products by reading blueprints and work instructions, including the use of measuring devices (scales, calipers etc.) with minimal supervision

• You will perform sheet metal riveting functions using hand tools such as a rivet gun, rivet gun, shaver, rivet squeeze, hand clamps, bucking bars, drill press, pneumatic drill and specialized features to build sub-assemblies

• You may track and receive the required parts for product area. May check stock bins for adequate supplies of sub-assemblies, parts, and fasteners for the particular run

• You will contact material handler or lead if shortages exist or incorrect parts are in bins

• You may pack finished product into designated carton

• You will perform necessary tasks to ensure on-time delivery of the product

• You will cross train and work in all areas of assembly operation

• You will adhere to all UTAS rules and codes of conduct

• You will ensure quality product utilizing UTAS quality procedures

• You will look for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace

• You will provide continuous improvement ideas in order to support lean and ACE initiatives

• You may perform other job duties as required and available for overtime as necessary

• You will lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

•2 years relevant assembly experience

• Experience installing aircraft fasteners, solid rivets, double action bolts, NAS, MS & AN hardware desired

• Basic mechanical knowledge; able to operate hand tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment and light equipment

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

• Tuition reimbursement

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Incentives for a Healthy You

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand

• Adoption Assistance

• Second Opinion program

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 36,992 USD - 69,380 USD. The salary rate 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

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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