Welder/Brazer 4 - 1st Shift (onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Durham, NH is seeking a Welder/Brazer 4 to fabricate, repair, and assemble precision components. You will weld, braze, and solder to ensure structural integrity, collaborating with engineering on production and prototype development.

This hands-on role emphasizes aluminum welding and maintaining high quality through process controls. You will document work in SAP, participate in continuous improvement, and work onsite in a role supporting both production and prototypes for

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 4+ years of welding experience.
• Experience welding thin-walled aluminum assemblies with precision.
• Experience with heat distortion control and achieving high-quality welds in lightweight aluminum.
• Experience with process inspections and audits to ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, soldering, and brazing on complex production and prototype components per drawings and standards.
• Weld thin-walled aluminum assemblies with precision while maintaining structural integrity.
• Use shop tools and welding equipment to complete tasks and maintain equipment.
• Conduct process inspections and audits to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain welding equipment and supplies in good condition.
• Establish and maintain welding procedures for production and quality needs.
• Collaborate with engineering on welding aspects for new units and setups.
• Document work and track production progress using SAP.

Skills

Welding

Brazing

Soldering

Aluminum welding

Heat distortion control

Process inspections

SAP documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

Join our team as a Welder/Brazer 4, where you will play a critical role in fabricating, repairing, and assembling precision components. In this hands‑on position, you will utilize your expertise in welding, brazing, and soldering to ensure the structural integrity and quality of our products. You will collaborate with engineering teams and contribute to both production and prototype development efforts.

• Perform welding, soldering, and brazing on complex production and prototype components, ensuring compliance with drawing specifications and industry standards.
• Weld thin‑walled aluminum assemblies with precision, maintaining structural integrity and minimizing heat distortion.
• Use shop and hand tools, welding equipment, and other machinery to complete tasks.
• Conduct process inspections and audits to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain welding equipment, machine tools, and supplies, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Establish, document, and maintain welding procedures to support production and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide technical input on welding aspects for new units, fixtures, and setups.
• Utilize computer tools, such as SAP, to document work and track production progress.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to waste minimization efforts.
• Achieve and maintain certification on multiple welding processes, equipment, and materials.
• Perform additional assembly work and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in welding thin‑walled aluminum assemblies, ensuring precision and structural integrity.
• Experience managing heat distortion and achieving high‑quality welds in lightweight aluminum components.
• Prior work experience with process inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or aviation industry setting.
• Prior experience with thin‑wall welding techniques.

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
• Tuition reimbursementprogram
• 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
• Teledoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions – whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 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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