GTAW Welder

Date Posted: 2026-01-27
Country: United States of America
Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200
Position Role Type: Onsite

Immigration & Security Requirements

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: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GTAW Welder to join our production team. In this role, you will be trained to perform high-quality precision welding on thin-gauge materials. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with foundational welding and fabrication skills to develop an advanced career in aerospace welding, working in a structured, process-driven environment.

What You Will Do

• 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 solvents 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.

Work Schedule

1st Shift Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00AM-3:30PM and work overtime, including weekends, as needed

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 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)

What You Will Learn

• How to position parts in specific application fixturing, select the right welding tools and materials, and set up manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW equipment based on technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges
• Proper weld techniques for various weld types on different materials and material thicknesses as thin as .015"
• How to weld and visually inspect your work according to AWS D17.1 criteria and engineering specifications
• Methods for inspecting weld quality and repairing welds using diagnostic tools like X-ray films
• The importance of following safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
• How to assist in training other welders, plan and execute complex welding tasks, and use advanced welding equipment and techniques based on technical documentation

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires 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 be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations as required by ITAR

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions

What We Offer

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 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
• And more!

Work Environment

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.

About Avionics

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.

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.

Additional Information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 company's 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 affect the closing date.