MRO Welder (Tech) II - 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2025-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 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

The Avionics Repair Welder II is responsible for assessing, welding, repairing, testing and documenting repair material in an FAA regulated environment. They will participate in high-level technical work with little or no instruction.

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.
• 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.
• Must be highly-motivated and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Utilize analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Conduct written and verbal communication with technicians, engineering, and leadership within the MRO.
• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
• Successfully work in a team to support work capacity in a fast-paced environment.
• Take direction from more experienced coworkers, leads and supervisors.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAAs regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires 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 in a manufacturing or service environment.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• AAS degree in electronics and/or prior military experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years experience with aviation manufacturing or repair is preferred.
• 2+ years complimentary work history in a manufacturing or service environment.
• Holds or has ability to obtain Preliminary MRB authorization.
• Experience reviewing CMM/SB documentation and creating mark-ups.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1st Shift Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

BENEFITS:

• 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
• 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 illnessinsurance, 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
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace, every day.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The salary range for this role is $46,938 - $88,035. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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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