Plant Associate

Date Posted: 2026-07-30 | Location: Farmington, NM | Onsite role | U.S. citizenship is required.

About the Role

The Plant Associate will perform assembly and processes for parts used in missiles and high-tech products. This position is located at the Raytheon Dine Facility in Farmington, NM, which adheres to the Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act in recruitment and hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of tasks in support of a manufacturing environment such as assembly, disassembly, re-assembly, encapsulation, soldering, repair, and/or inspection of wire harness, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Check own work with available fixtures and production aids to ensure workmanship quality.
• May route, dispatch, and expedite flow of material.
• Follow written instructions, procedures, and product specifications to complete assigned tasks.
• Understand and perform all job duties in accordance with environmental/safety requirements and regulations governing the work area.
• Physically able to perform duties including lifting more than 25 lbs., working overtime, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, sitting or standing for long periods, and excessive walking.
• Communicate, interact, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Eye and hand coordination for assembly.
• Ability to monitor and self-check work.
• Ability to follow written instructions.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance).