Fabrication Quality Technician

Date Posted:

2026-03-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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.  

*Starting Pay Rate: $30.06*

What You Will Do

This occupation performs the inspection of metal, composite or plastic fabricated parts and assemblies for conformance to specifications.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Use of Standard Inspection Equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, etc.), Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Optical Comparators/Smart Scopes, and other verification methods to ensure machined parts conform to technical data packages (TDP) and/or customer quality requirements.
• Perform final inspection activities to verify parts meet technical data package requirements using visual, mechanical, and other inspection techniques.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) to support Engineering and/or production.
• Verifies conformance to required tolerances and specifications.
• Assist quality assurance, engineering, and operations in the investigation of non-conformities.
• Performs area surveillance of equipment, tools, and safety precautions. Verifies calibration and conformance to specifications and established technical data, quality requirements, and standards.
• Works from blueprints, operation instruction sheets, work orders, stock orders, quality control standards, military specifications, and written instructions.
• Manages the calibration cycle and checks out/in all mechanical gages in the lab.
• Maintains the cleanliness and protection of precision gages. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• 3 years mechanical inspection experience
• 3 years of experience utilizing Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to use standard inspection equipment including but not limited; to Vernier gages, Thread and Plug Gages, Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, & Optical Comparators
• Experience completing first article inspections
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

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.

• 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.

Union 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.

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 collect