1st Shift_ Welder/Brazer I_ Onsite

RTX•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Welder/Brazer I is an entry-level role with no certification required. The employee learns and trains in the basic aspects of welding operations and develops the ability to set up and operate automatic and manual equipment to produce precision parts. Work is performed under immediate supervision, with detailed instructions, and under the direct supervision of a certified Welder at level II or above. The employee follows established standard work and is expected to obtain certification within 120 days. Problems or deviations are typically referred to more experienced operators, lead technicians, supervisors, or engineers. The role involves learning welding and related production tasks, including machine operation, cleaning, inspection, assembly, fixture positioning, CNC equipment operation, documentation, and blueprint interpretation. The employee follows EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement rules and standards and participates in safety and continuous improvement activities. The position is onsite in West Des Moines, Iowa. Work beyond 40 hours, extended shifts, overtime, nonstandard hours, and some holiday hours may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
Ability to work more than 40 hours as scheduled and extended shifts or overtime as required by business needs; some holiday hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing background.
TIG welding experience.
Manual dexterity for tasks associated with welding.
Ability to read and understand prints.
Basic computer proficiency, including email, printing documents, and internet use, and ability to learn to access prints and specified work instructions on a computer.
Basic shop math, including knowledge of geometric tolerances.
Basic proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Learn to set up and operate automatic and manual welding machines according to specifications.
Learn and perform cleaning operations required during production and after welding.
Learn to inspect parts and check dimensions using precision gauges and measuring instruments.
Learn to assemble parts and position them in fixtures.
Learn to operate CNC equipment as required to complete welds.
Learn to perform non-production welds.
Read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets.
Accurately complete production documentation and necessary labor transactions.
Follow rules, guidelines, and standards set by EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement functions.
Participate actively in the Continuous Improvement process and safety-related activities.
Refer problems or deviations to experienced operators, lead technicians, supervisors, or engineers.
Work extended shifts or overtime, nonstandard hours, and some holiday hours as required by business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal coverage
Optional identity theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Autism benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second-opinion medical expert program
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation