TIG Welder II 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and dependable individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to high-performance fabrication work, we encourage you to apply.

Weld components using heliarc, TIG, and GTAW welding equipment in accordance with blueprints, welding diagrams and operation sheets.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

• Assist in training other production welders.

• Plan and perform hand and machine welding and associated metal joining and processing operations to fabricate experimental or repair parts. Tools and other special equipment required for engine development or overhaul programs.

• 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.

• Prepare parts for welding, align and secure details, program computer controlled welding equipment, make up chill bars and shields. Determine sequence of operation and activate machine-welding cycle or manipulate hand-welding torch to complete welding cycle. Use portable welding equipment as required throughout assigned area.

• Read and interpret X-ray film or utilize black light process to determine extent of repairs required, build up finished machined surfaces and repair cracks and other imperfections.

• 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.

• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

• Work in a team to support work capacity in a fast-paced environment.

• Take direction from more experienced coworkers, leads and supervisors.

• The hours for this position are: Sunday-Thursday, 11pm to 7am. Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically, a HS diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:

• Must have previous welding experience/education

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Thin wall welding experience preferred.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Incentives for a Healthy You

• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the companys performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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