Welder II - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Wilson, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defense, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GTAW Welder to join their production team. This role offers an opportunity to be trained in high-quality precision welding on thin-gauge materials, ideal for candidates with foundational welding and fabrication skills looking to advance their career in aerospace welding within a structured, process-driven environment. This is a 1st shift position with potential for overtime.

Requirements

HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
1+ years GTAW welding experience and/or 1+ years welding fabrication experience.
Must possess strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Must be able to stand, bend, and move for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 lbs. (As allowed by EH&S)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

Nice To Haves

2+ years GTAW welding experience of material less than 1/16”.
Associates Degree in welding or a certificate from a vocational/technical Welding program
Automatic, mechanized, semi-automatic, and manual welding experience
Familiarity with AWS D17.1 Welding Code
Previous experience in a manufacturing setting.
A strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

Set Up and Operate Welding Equipment: Position parts in jigs or fixtures, select appropriate welding tools and materials, and set up welding equipment according to technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges.
Use power tools and chemical solvants to clean filler material, base material, and previously welded material prior to welding.
Perform Welding Operations: Execute manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW welding operations on various thin-gauge materials including 4130 steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
Inspect and Repair Welds: Examine welds according to visual weld inspection and commercial quality criteria.
Check all dimensional criteria regarding welding with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and gages.
Clean parts and repair welds based on rejection sheets and NDT analysis (Visual, Fluorescent Penetrant, and Radiographic Inspections).
Follow Safety and Compliance Standards: Adhere to company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, and International Trade Compliance; maintain a clean work area.
Support and Train: Assist in training other welders, plan and perform a variety of welding operations, interpret technical documents, and use computer-controlled welding equipment as needed.

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