Electro-Mechanical Assembler - Coil Winder (2nd shift)

Our San Diego Manufacturing Depot provides sustainment support for legacy Raytheon magnetics products used in Aegis and Patriot Radar systems. We build and repair electrical transformers, power supplies, and magnetic assemblies utilizing expertise in coil winding, electrical assembly, soldering, encapsulation, welding/machining, and electrical testing.

A successful candidate will join a small, highly skilled team directly supporting the warfighter mission. This position follows a 9/80 work schedule.

The Electro-Mechanical Assembler – Coil Winder is responsible for precision winding of transformer coils and magnetic assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and military standards. This role supports the sustainment of fielded radar systems and directly impacts mission readiness of the warfighter.

What You Will Do

- Operate heavy-duty, star, and toroidal coil winding machines to wind wire coils to exact specifications using specialized tools and techniques.
- Prepare materials and components—including cores, wire, coil tubes, insulation, and stators—for winding operations.
- Apply insulation materials, terminate and solder leads in accordance with J-STD-001, and perform necessary trimming and preparation steps.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of wound coils; perform tests to verify compliance with quality requirements and engineering drawings.
- Assist with basic maintenance, setup, calibration, or minor repairs of coil-winding machines and tooling.
- Follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation; accurately record production data and quality results.
- Cut, strip, bend, route, and secure wire leads using pliers, wire scrapers, and other hand tools.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere strictly to Raytheon safety procedures and EHS requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
- Lift, carry, or move components up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to work independently and within a small, highly skilled team on a 9/80 schedule.
- This is an onsite, 2nd shift position supporting depot production operations.

**Training will take place on 1st shift for 6-8 weeks.**

What You Will Learn

- Strong understanding of electrical components and basic electrical principles.
- Proficiency with hand tools and wire-handling tools.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move materials as required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.

• Minimum 1 year of production hand-soldering experience.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and/or work instructions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• J-STD-001 soldering certification.

• Experience winding coils for transformers or magnetic assemblies.

• Familiarity with military/defense manufacturing environments or AS9100/ISO-certified facilities.

• Experience with electrical testing, insulation materials, or measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).

• Experience troubleshooting winding machine issues and support continuous improvement.

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.

Relocation Assistance is not provided for this role.

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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.

The salary range for this role is $25-$32/hour. The salary range 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.