TIG Welder I - Onsite Aerospace Production

Collins Aerospace; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 100

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Welder I for 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3:30 PM. You will operate TIG welding tasks with minimal supervision, set up welding machines, inspect welds, read blueprints, and complete production documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant welding experience, with strong tool skills. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education with minimal 1 year of relevant experience.
• 6 months reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and/or engineering drawings to weld equipment.
• 6 months experience with general hand and/or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in TIG welding tasks with minimal supervision to meet quality and production standards.
• Learn and operate automatic and manual welding machines according to specifications, ensuring proper setup and calibration for the assigned work.
• Perform cleaning operations after welding, as required, to complete the weld and maintain production quality.
• Inspect and check dimensions using precision gauges and measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Learn alloy and assembly operations necessary for furnace operations and integrate these processes into production tasks.
• Operate CNC equipment as required to complete welding processes, following operational guidelines.
• Perform non-production welds as needed and support the development of specialized welding tasks.
• Accurately read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets to guide welding and production activities.
• Complete production documentation with accuracy, including necessary labor transactions and quality reporting.
• Actively support and adhere to all rules, guidelines, and standards set by Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, and Continuous Improvement (CI) functions.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement processes to enhance production efficiency and safety.
• Work extended shifts or overtime hours as required by business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

CNC equipment

Job description

Collins Aerospace in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Welder I for 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3:30 PM. You will operate TIG welding tasks with minimal supervision, set up welding machines, inspect welds, read blueprints, and complete production documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant welding experience, with strong tool skills. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company matching.