Welder II - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Welder II in San Marcos, Texas, focused on advanced welding operations with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include proficiency in TIG welding, operating CNC equipment, and performing inspections to meet high quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in welding.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Familiarity with resistance welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in TIG welding tasks to meet quality and production standards.
• Inspect and check dimensions using precision gauges.

Skills

Proficiency in TIG welding tasks

Blueprint interpretation

Experience with general hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Overview

Welder II – A role focused on performing advanced welding operations with limited supervision, ensuring precision and adherence to established manufacturing specifications and quality standards.

Hours: 2nd shift hours (3pm-11:30 pm) Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in TIG welding tasks to meet quality and production standards.
• Learn and operate automatic and manual welding machines according to specifications, ensuring proper setup and calibration.
• 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, and occasional holiday hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and/or engineering drawings for welding.
• Minimum 1 year experience with general hand and/or power tools.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-4 years minimum of TIG welding experience.
• Maintenance or automated welding experience preferred.
• Familiarity with resistance welding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance and critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness program.
• Other benefits as described.

EEO Statement

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.