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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nRaytheon brings 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. 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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\n*Pay Range: $26.72 - $36.40*\nWhat You Will Do\nThis occupation requires performing surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of a wide range of fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment. \nUtilizes various coating technologies and processes including paints, epoxies, urethanes, powder coat, electrolytic, mechanical, and immersion applications to ensure compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and quality specifications. \nSets up, adjusts, and operates robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, as well as spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other specialized tools. \nPerforms masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other preparation operations; mixes and adjusts coating materials to required specifications; and conducts process verifications such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness checks.\n This occupation requires troubleshooting and making minor equipment adjustments, handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements, and maintaining accurate records and documentation. \nPerforms in-process inspection and verification using standard and precision measuring instruments to ensure proper coating application and component conformance. \nMay collaborate with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel in the implementation of new coatings or procedures, and performs rework or corrective actions as required. \nEnsures all work is conducted safely and in accordance with prescribed operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards.\nQualifications You Must Have\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)\nMust be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.\nMinimum 1 year of experience in applying advanced coatings such as paints, epoxies, and urethanes on fabricated parts, assemblies, or composite structures. performing surface preparation using Bondo©, masking, grit blasting, sanding, and chemical rinsing processes. Work from instructions, blueprints, or written procedures.\nMinimum 1 year of experience preparing, measuring, mixing, and adjusting paints to desired thickness, selecting correct nozzles, pressure setting, or other coating solutions to meet viscosity and specification requirements. Experienced in troubleshooting and making minor adjustments to coating equipment to maintain proper operation.\nMinimum 1 year of experience handling hazardous materials, including mixing, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Experience working in environments requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as air hoods, respirators, or Tyvek garments.\nThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.\nThe ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease 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.\n\nUnion Specific Information: 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.\nAs 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.\nHired 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. 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