Mechanical Assembler IV - Team Lead - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-21



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Assembler IV Team Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient assembly, testing, and inspection of mechanical and electro-mechanical products. This position involves leading a team of assemblers, maintaining production flow, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. You will also facilitate meetings and provide mentorship to team members.

· Plan and perform a variety of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly, testing, fabrication, and inspection operations on various products.

· Maintain hourly production to meet daily plans and ensure operators follow standard work procedures.

· Determine methods and sequence of assembly operations using production sheets, wire lists, samples, blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions.

· Utilize small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers.

· Identify and select components for integration into sub-assembly and assembly units.

· Perform set-ups, alignments, and adjustments while maintaining tolerances as per instructions.

· Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, reassemble, and test units as required.

· Provide work leadership to lower-level assemblers by assigning tasks, reviewing progress, and monitoring results.

· Facilitate and oversee meetings to communicate production goals, address challenges, and recognize achievements.

Qualifications You Must Have

· Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. HS Diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.

· Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

· 4 years of experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly processes.

· Prior work experience using small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, and screwdrivers.

Qualifications We Prefer

· Familiarity with computers, test equipment, label printers, and software tools such as Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

· Prior experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

· High-level communication and leadership skills.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

· Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

· Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

· Tuition reimbursement program.

· Student Loan Repayment Program.

· Life insurance and disability coverage.

· Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

· Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

· Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

· Adoption Assistance.

· Autism Benefit.

· Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

· Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

· Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

· Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.

· Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

·  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we are redefining the future of aerospace and defense with technologically advanced solutions. Join us and be part of a team that connects and protects the world.

Apply now and help shape the future of aerospace every day!

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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