Welder II - 2nd Shift

RTX; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Welder II on our US-based team in San Marcos, TX. This role focuses on advanced TIG welding with strict adherence to specifications and quality standards, working with automatic and manual welding equipment to produce high-precision parts.

You will read blueprints, set up CNC equipment, perform post-weld cleaning, and document production activities while following EHS, CI, and safety guidelines. This is a second shift role onsite.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required with 1+ year welding experience
• 2+ years reading blueprints/diagrams for welds
• 2+ years with general hand and/or power tools

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in TIG welding with minimal supervision.
• Operate automatic and manual welding equipment and ensure proper setup and calibration.
• Perform post-weld cleaning and inspect welds for quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets for welding tasks.
• Operate CNC equipment as required to complete welding processes.
• Complete production documentation accurately including labor transactions and quality reporting.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

CNC operation

Precision measurement

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Measuring tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

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 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.

The focus of this role is to perform advanced welding operations with limited supervision, ensuring precision and adherence to established manufacturing specifications and quality standards. A Welder II is expected to demonstrate proficiency in setting up and operating a variety of automatic and manual welding equipment to produce high-quality precision parts.

Second Shift: Monday – Friday, 3P – 11:30P

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
• 2 or more years of Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and/or engineering drawings to weld equipment.
• 2 or more years of Experience with general hand and/or power tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3-4 years minimum of relevant TIG welding experience highly preferred
• Maintenance or automated welding experiencepreferred.
• Familiaritywithresistance welding

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour needs before applying to this role.

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

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.