Sheet Metal Operator B- 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

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.

A Sheet Metal Operator B lays out, fabricates, constructs, and inspects all types of complex experimental, developmental and production sheet metal parts, complex weldments, and assemblies.

• Starting Wage: $31.74*

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

Must pass Technical Interview

What you will do:

• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment.

• Maintains records, moves materials and follows safety rules in performance of duties.

• Utilizes precision measuring equipment to perform non-FAIR inspections on parts and assemblies

• Performs other similar duties as required or directed.

• Works from oral and written instructions, engineering sketches, prints, video and computer instructions.

• Set-up, lays out, fabricates, constructs and assembles a wide range of complex experimental, developmental and production sheet metal parts having complicated bends, many interrelated holes and close angular tolerances.

• Calculates complex angles, lengths, bends and odd-shaped parts using geometry, trigonometry and shop mathematics. Also, calculates weld shrinkage.

• Sets up and operates all machines and equipment listed above and improvises any tooling, fixtures and templates as required to fabricate assigned work.

• Performs intricate bench work such as filing, grinding and buffing in order to fit parts and obtain desired finish.

• Performs all rework to sheet metal units received from vendors and others.

• Interfaces with support personnel, such as work teams, fabrication and manufacturing engineers, NC programmers and quality control personnel to address and solve problems associated with their field of expertise.

• Advances or retrieves product, material and tooling for self and others.

• Machines, Tools, and Equipment used, includes but not limited to: Utilizes CNC and manually controlled equipment, sheet metal machinery such as manual and power-operated shears and brakes, punch presses, dies, arbor presses, drilling and tapping equipment, notchers, saws, sanders, grinders and buffing equipment, rivet-setting equipment, spotwelders, soldering equipment, vises, drills, reamers, counterbores, countersinks, fly cutters, rivet sets, punches and sheet metal hand tools, annealing and stress-relieving equipment, all hardware installation tools / equipment, precision inspection measuring equipment including CMM's and other equipment common to the trade.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Over 1 year and up to 2 years trades training in sheet metal work

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sheet metal 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.

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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