TIG Welder - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

3d•$46,938 - $88,035•Onsite

About The Position

Our Burnsville site is hiring for a TIG Welder whose position will also involve some avionics repair activities. The position will be responsible for assessing, repairing, testing and documenting repair material in an FAA regulated environment. They will participate in high-level technical work with little or no instruction. This is a 2nd shift position with the following hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00-11:30 PM.

Requirements

HS Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Previous welding experience in a manufacturing or service environment.
Must be a U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or welding positions
Select torch, torch tips, filler rods, and fluxes prescribed by blueprints, welding diagrams, and operation sheets.
Connect regular valves and bases to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and welding torches.
Turn regulators and flow meters to activate flow of gases.
Set prescribed amperage, gas flow, speeds, and feeds to obtain desired welds.
Hold torches at proper angles to joints to be welded.
Apply filler rods to molten area to form welds.
Interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.
Weld, braze, and cut nitronics, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and SAE 4130 steels according to blueprint specifications and operation sheet instructions.
Examine welds for bead size, penetration, and other specifications.
Perform welds, such as: Clamp to Tube, Bracket to Tube, Lugs and Doublers, Fittings.
Grind off excess slag or spatter.
Clean parts using solvent.
Repair welds by referring to rejection sheets and by interpreting x-ray sheets.
Work from drawings, sketches, schedules and verbal instructions to select suitable welding equipment, holding devices, attachments and help tools required for joining process and make required settings to equipment, gas flows and other parameters to obtain quality welds.
Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.
Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.
Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.
Utilize limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
Troubleshooting and testing of repair units.
Use electronic test and troubleshooting equipment.
Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of complex products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where ingenuity and judgments are required.
Conduct written and verbal communication with technicians, engineering, and leadership within the MRO.
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy 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.