Welder II - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

This is an onsite position located in Wilson, NC. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. As part of RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, you will contribute to solving complex global challenges through innovative welding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment: position parts in jigs or fixtures, select appropriate welding tools and materials, and configure equipment according to technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges.
• Clean filler material, base material, and previously welded material using power tools and chemical solvents prior to welding.
• Perform manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW welding operations on thin-gauge materials including 4130 steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Inspect and repair welds according to visual weld inspection and commercial quality criteria, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and gages.
• Verify dimensional criteria and clean parts; repair welds based on rejection sheets and NDT analysis (Visual, Fluorescent Penetrant, and Radiographic Inspections).
• Adhere to company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, and International Trade Compliance; maintain a clean work area.
• Support and train other welders, plan and execute a variety of welding operations, interpret technical documents, and use computer-controlled welding equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must pass a visual acuity test (with or without lens correction).
• Typically requires a high school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• 1+ years of GTAW welding experience and 1+ years of welding fabrication experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of GTAW welding experience on material less than 1/16”.
• Associate’s degree in welding or a certificate from a vocational/technical welding program.
• Experience with automatic, mechanized, semiautomatic, and manual welding.
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1 Welding Code.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting.

Skills You Will Learn

• Positioning parts in specific application fixturing and selecting the right welding tools and materials.
• Setting up manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW equipment based on technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges.
• Proper weld techniques for various weld types on different materials and material thicknesses as thin as .015”.
• Welding and visually inspecting work according to AWS D17.1 criteria and engineering specifications.
• Inspecting weld quality and repairing welds using diagnostic tools like X-ray films.
• Following safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Assisting in training other welders, planning and executing complex welding tasks, and using advanced welding equipment based on technical documentation.

Schedule

• This is a 2nd shift position with typical hours from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
• Training may be required on 1st shift (7:00 AM until 3:00 PM).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand (virtual doctor visits) and Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program).
• Bright Horizons (child and elder care services).