TIG Welder - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

About the role

This position involves TIG welding and some avionics repair activities in an FAA-regulated environment. It is a 2nd shift position with hours from 3:00-11:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Select torch, torch tips, filler rods, and fluxes as per blueprints and operation sheets.
• Connect valves and welding torches to gas cylinders and set prescribed amperage, gas flow, speeds, and feeds.
• Hold torches at proper angles to joints and apply filler rods to form welds.
• Interpret schematics and drawings to perform welding and repair tasks.
• Weld, braze, and cut various metals like nitronics, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and SAE 4130 steels.
• Examine welds for adherence to specifications and document repairs.
• Grind off excess slag or spatter and clean parts using solvents.
• Repair welds based on rejection sheets and x-ray sheets.
• Work from drawings, sketches, schedules, and verbal instructions to select and set up welding equipment.
• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as necessary.
• Utilize microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
• Troubleshoot and test repair units using electronic test and troubleshooting equipment.
• Apply technical expertise in evaluating, developing, maintaining, and using complex products, devices, tests, or procedures.
• Communicate with technicians, engineers, and leadership regarding product specifications and requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must have previous welding experience in a manufacturing or service environment.
• 2+ years’ experience with aviation manufacturing or repair is preferred.
• Holds or has ability to obtain Preliminary MRB authorization.
• Experience reviewing CMM/SB documentation and creating mark-ups is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and lifetime income strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as 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!

Pay

The salary range for this role is $46,938 - $88,035. 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.