Combination Welder A- 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2026-06-24



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK 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.

Sets up and operates oxyacetylene, arc, insert gas tungsten arc, insert gas metal arc and resistance welding equipment to weld a wide variety of experimental and production parts, subassemblies, assemblies and structures of all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Performs all types of brazing and soldering to join various metallic materials.

*Starting Wage: $38.45*

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

*Must pass Technical Interview and pass an external hands-on assessment at a Raytheon approved supplier.*

What you will do:

• Works from prints, specifications, sketches, process sheets, engineers' instructions and written and /or oral instructions to perform various welding, brazing and soldering operations to meet bot h Company and military specifications.
• Improvises or fabricates holding fixtures as necessary.
• Selects or uses specified welding equipment making any necessary setups and adjustments.
• Selects required filler materials for the proper fusion of various metals and alloys.
• Determines sequence of welding operations utilizing extensive knowledge of welding heat effects in order to avoid distortion and maintain required close tolerances.
• Performs welding on a wide range of Company products.
• Pre-heats and post-heats materials when required.  Utilizes tensile testing equipment to perform required pull tests prior to resistance welding.
• Performs all types of brazing using such equipment as gas torches, induction brazers and vacuum brazing furnaces and using appropriate fillers and fluxes.
• Performs soft soldering operations using such equipment as soldering iron, ultrasonic solderer and gas torches.
• Performs any repair or rework on purchased and shop items involving the same level of skills required for the above duties.
• 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.
• Machines, Tools, and Equipment used, includes but not limited to: Various types of welding equipment including oxyacetylene, spot and roll seam resistance,  inert gas metal arc, and arc welders, torch, induction and vacuum furnace brazing equipment, hand iron, torch and ultrasonic soldering equipment, cleaning tanks, vapor  degreaser, ovens, hydraulic clamping and straightening equipment, bending tables, welding and locating fixtures, d rill plates,  vises, clamps, turntables,  pressure testers, transit and tensile testers,  resistance analyzing equipment,  grinders, do-all saws, hand power tools, chain falls, ladders, exhaust equipment, precision  measuring  instruments and a variety of common hand tools.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years production experience with a primary responsibility in fusion welding complex weldments requiring various positions/processes (GMAW and GTAW) of multiple alloys where there is inspection to a Common Industry Standard (AWS, ASME, MIL or ISO).
• Acceptable proof of current or prior welding certification to a Common Industry Standard (AWS, ASME, MIL or ISO).
• Post-Offer Testing Requirement: You will be required to take post-offer qualifying assessments to determine whether you meet the Raytheon specific qualifications for this position.

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.   

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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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