Welder I - 1st Shift

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

Location:
US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY

Date Posted:
2026-10-22

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY

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

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.

Welder I

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7A – 3:30P

What You Will Do

• 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. Some holiday hours may also be required based on operational demands.
• 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 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Relevant TIG welding experiencehighly preferred
• Maintenance or automated welding experiencepreferred.
• Familiaritywithresistance weldingpreferred

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!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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 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.