Precision GTAW Welder – 2nd Shift (Aerospace)

RTX; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a motivated GTAW Welder to join our production team in Wilson, NC. You will be trained to perform high-quality precision welding on thin-gauge materials in a structured, process-driven environment.

This 2nd shift role runs Monday–Friday, 3:30PM–11:30PM with potential overtime. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance in aerospace welding.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• 1+ years GTAW welding experience and/or 1+ years welding fabrication experience
• Associate’s degree in welding or a certificate from a welding program.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment according to drawings and WPS parameters.
• Perform GTAW welding on thin-gauge materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Inspect welds using visual criteria and inspection tools; repair welds per rejection sheets and NDT analytics.
• Follow safety, ethics, and trade-compliance standards; maintain a clean work area.
• Support and train other welders and interpret technical documents.

Skills

GTAW welding

Welding fabrication

Reading blueprints/drawings

AWS D17.1 knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Welding certificate/Assoc degree

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a motivated GTAW Welder to join our production team in Wilson, NC. You will be trained to perform high-quality precision welding on thin-gauge materials in a structured, process-driven environment.

This 2nd shift role runs Monday–Friday, 3:30PM–11:30PM with potential overtime. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance in aerospace welding.