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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for factory in Madison, AL is $15.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.80 and $16.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a factory worker?

Factory workers are employees who perform various tasks in a manufacturing environment, such as assembling products, operating machinery, packaging goods, or performing quality checks. Their roles are essential for producing and preparing products for distribution. Factory workers often work on production lines and must follow strict safety and quality guidelines to ensure efficient and safe operations.

What are different factory jobs?

Factory jobs focus on different aspects of the manufacturing process. As a factory worker, you may perform your duties on a production line where you produce, assemble, or package products or parts. Shift managers oversee operations during a particular time of day, while supervisors or foremen manage a department or monitor the entire factory floor. You can work as a technician, a job in which your responsibilities involve maintaining factory equipment. Factories also employ managers, administrative staff, accountants, designers, engineers, and quality assurance professionals. You can find factory jobs in various industries, include automotive, fashion, food, electronics, household goods, and industrial products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a factory worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Factory Worker, you need basic mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and attention to detail, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with manufacturing machinery, safety protocols, and sometimes certifications like OSHA training are commonly required. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication skills help individuals excel in this role. These attributes are vital for maintaining efficient production, ensuring workplace safety, and contributing to overall operational success.

What are some common challenges faced by workers in a factory environment, and how can they be addressed?

Factory workers often encounter challenges such as repetitive tasks, meeting production targets under tight deadlines, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. To address these, it's important to stay focused, follow established safety protocols, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members. Many factories also offer training sessions and ergonomic equipment to help reduce physical strain and improve productivity, which can make the work more manageable and rewarding.

What is the difference between Factory vs Machine Operator?

AspectFactoryMachine Operator
Primary RoleOversees entire manufacturing processes and manages production linesOperates specific machinery within the factory
CredentialsTypically requires basic education; certifications depend on machineryOften requires technical training or certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentFactory floor, involving supervision and coordinationFactory floor, focused on operating machinery
Industry UsageUsed broadly to describe manufacturing facilities and processesSpecific role within factories, focusing on machinery operation

While a factory refers to the entire manufacturing facility or process, a machine operator is a specific role within that environment responsible for operating machinery. Understanding this distinction helps in targeting the right job searches and career planning.

What are good factory jobs?

Factory jobs typically include roles such as assembly line worker, machine operator, quality control inspector, and production technician. These jobs often require physical stamina, attention to detail, and familiarity with tools or machinery; certifications like OSHA safety training can be beneficial. They usually involve shift work in a manufacturing environment with a focus on efficiency and safety.

What type of job is working in a factory?

Working in a factory typically involves operating machinery, assembling products, or managing production processes in an industrial environment. Factory jobs often require physical stamina, attention to safety protocols, and may involve shifts or overtime. Skills in equipment handling and basic technical knowledge are commonly needed.
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Infographic showing various Factory job openings in Madison, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,426 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Test Equipment Software Lead

Raytheon

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

RTX rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, 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. 

This position is 100% on site in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Summary:

The Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) team Hardware Discipline Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designers using the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.  TEE products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TEE has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as Test Equipment Software Lead. This position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for Raytheon Missile weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to drive or perform design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

This position will be supporting any (or all) of the following products:

  • The SM‑6 missile is designed to provide capability combining anti-air warfare, terminal ballistic missile defense, and anti-surface warfare in a single weapon system.

  • The SM3-IIA and SM3-IB missiles are kill vehicles designed to develop and deploy a layered defense system to protect against ballistic missile threats.
     

What You Will Do:

  • Lead by example, adheres to, and ensures alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors

  • Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)

  • Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently

  • Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation in Common Factory Test Platform (CFTP) solutions

  • Provide Solutions that work in an Automation production environment with test solutions that have thermal and vibration testing capabilities

  • Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment

  • Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations Managers, Operations PTEs, Directorate leads, Program Leaders as well as Functional leaders to drive factory readiness and robustness

  • Develop and derive requirements for software products

  • Lead and mentor junior and mid-career software engineers

  • Drive consistency and commonality across multiple product SW teams
     

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

  • Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to ATEasy, C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.

  • Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.

  •  Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.

  • Prior experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
     

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment

  • Experience in KMES, Common Test Platforms, Keysight and/or Teradyne products

  • Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques

  • Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces

  • Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422

  • Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design

  • Experience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile

  • Experience with Software Configuration Management principles

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub

  • Written and interpersonal communication skills

  • Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity
     

What We Offer:

  • A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

  • Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?  

  • This role is 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL and qualifies for relocation assistance.

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  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work 100% onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

  • 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 

  • Huntsville, AL: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-huntsville,-al-location

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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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