Cooling Systems Technician

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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 Cooling Systems Technician assembles, tests, troubleshoots, modifies and repairs shippable and non-shippable complex specialized electronic, electromechanical, hydraulic and hydro-mechanical refrigeration, cooling and dielectric oil processing systems. Interconnects or integrates completed system into radar, missile or other electronic, hydraulic, or mechanical system or system may be utilized independently for test purposes.

*Starting Wage: $37.15*  
**Shift- 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Andover, MA. This position is an onsite role.** 

**Must be able to successfully pass a technical interview**

What you will do: 

• Works from flow diagrams, incomplete sketches, schematics, drawings, manufacturer and customer specifications, verbal and written instructions from supervisor and engineer while utilizing own knowledge of refrigeration and cooling principles and techniques.
• Utilizing the below tools and equipment, performs a wide variety of operations including but not limited to: parts joining by brazing and soldering, machine tool operation, assembling units, preparing and installing electrical and electronic systems.
• Works with precision tolerances to ensure integrity of high-vacuum and high-pressure refrigeration, cooling and oil processing systems.
• Determines proper test equipment, techniques and sequence of operations.
• Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts and modifies system and components as necessary to meet customers specifications.
• As necessary, works in assigned laboratory and assembly and test areas in plant, outdoors and on rooftops.
• 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.
• Travels to Massachusetts mission centers to support program needs 
• Machines, Tools, and Equipment used, includes but not limited to: Hydraulic test benches, fittings, pressure gauges, gauge blocks, common electrical meters, flow meters, environmental test equipment, lathes, millers, soldering irons, butane, and oxyacetylene torches, precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, calipers, dial indicators, precision levels and depth gauges. Common hand tools, bench grinders, drill presses, metal punching equipment, sheet metal shears and brakes, joint rolling equipment, liquid nitrogen systems, prony brakes, saws, strobes, slop watches, torque wrenches, microscope, optical comparator, hydraulic and manual tube benders, degreaser, ultrasonic cleaning equipment, cranes and hoists, oil, water and FC75 processing equipment, hydraulic equipment, and solvents for plastic welding techniques.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 4-year apprenticeship in metals trades including applications of refrigeration and cooling systems or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to obtain a 608 certification in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 82 within 90 days of entering the classification and maintain the certification. 
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 of employment.

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. 

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. 

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always. 

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. 

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 . 

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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