2nd Shift_ Welder-Brazer I_ Onsite

Collins Aerospace; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in West Des Moines, IA, onsite, seeks a Welding Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will weld, solder, and braze components for production and prototype parts, reading drawings and maintaining tools and equipment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration with engineering on new fixtures.

The ideal candidate has a HS Diploma or 2 years relevant experience and a strong eye for detail. We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; or 2 years of related experience if no diploma.
• Experience reading blueprints and shop drawings is preferred.
• Strong attention to quality and safety in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Weld, solder, and braze on production and prototype parts to meet drawings.
• Use shop tools and welding equipment; maintain tools and supplies.
• Perform process inspections and adhere to quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering on welding aspects of new units and fixtures.
• Support continuous improvement and meet production schedules.

Skills

Welding theory

Soldering

Brazing

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

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: 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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Understands welding theory.
• Performs welding, soldering, and brazing on difficult production and prototype instrumentation piece parts.
• Welds parts that meet drawing expectations.
• Properly uses shop/hand tools, welding equipment and other equipment required to complete tasks.
• Maintains machine tools, welding equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains knowledge of welding specifications.
• Performs process inspections and audits.
• Proficiently uses computers tools such as SAP.
• Complies with applicable elements of quality systems.
• Ensures attention to quality while meeting production schedules.
• Establishes and preserves documented welding procedures.
• Advises engineering on technical welding aspects of new units and fixtures including setups.
• Participates in continuous improvement and waste minimization efforts.
• Achieves certification on multiple welding processes, equipment, and materials.
• Completes other assembly work as required.
• Exhibits RTX Leadership Behaviors and Values.
• Supports and follows all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality and CI
• functions as set by assigned leader and position.
• Perform other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.

What You Will Learn

• This position is an opportunity to start your career and grow with Collins.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing Weld experience
• Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with assembly and calibration.
• Previous experience reading, understanding and working off blueprints.
• Communication experience with all levels of employees and management

What We Offer

• 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!

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.

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 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.