Welder I - 1st Shift

RTX • San Marcos, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Welder I to support production at its onsite San Marcos, Texas location. The position performs TIG welding and related production tasks, operating manual and automatic welding machines and CNC equipment in accordance with specifications and quality standards. The employee will inspect welds and dimensions, perform required post-weld cleaning, interpret blueprints and specifications, complete production and quality documentation, and support alloy and assembly operations for furnace work. The role also includes non-production welds and specialized welding tasks, adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement standards, and participation in continuous improvement activities.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended shifts, overtime, and some holiday hours may be required based on business needs. The position is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• At least 6 months of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and/or engineering drawings for welding equipment.
• At least 6 months of experience with general hand and/or power tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant TIG welding experience.
• Maintenance or automated welding experience.
• Familiarity with resistance welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding tasks with minimal supervision while meeting quality and production standards.
• Learn and operate automatic and manual welding machines, including proper setup and calibration.
• Clean completed welds as required to meet production quality requirements.
• Inspect work and check dimensions using precision gauges and measuring instruments.
• Learn alloy and assembly operations for furnace work and apply them to production tasks.
• Operate CNC equipment as required for welding processes.
• Perform non-production welds and support development of specialized welding tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets.
• Complete production documentation, labor transactions, and quality reporting accurately.
• Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement processes to improve production efficiency and safety.
• Work extended shifts, overtime, and some holidays as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
• 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.
• Wellness rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits and medical second-opinion program.
• Child and elder care services.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED