Welder II - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Additional voluntary coverages

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace welding facility in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced welder to set up and operate GTAW equipment, fabricate and weld thin-gauge materials, and inspect finished welds to AWS D17.1 criteria.

You will read blueprints, follow WPS parameter ranges, and support training of other welders while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Second shift hours are typically 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with potential first-shift training.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED or equivalent with related training.
• 1+ years GTAW welding experience and welding fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate GTAW welding equipment per drawings and WPS ranges.
• Weld thin-gauge materials including steel, stainless, aluminum and titanium.
• Inspect welds using calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and gages.
• Follow safety standards and train other welders as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Education

HS diploma or GED or equivalent

Tools

GTAW welding equipment operation

AWS D17.1 knowledge

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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.

What You Will Do

• Set Up and Operate Welding Equipment: Position parts in jigs or fixtures, select appropriate welding tools and materials, and set up welding equipment according to technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges.
• Use power tools and chemical solvants to clean filler material, base material, and previously welded material prior to welding.
• Perform Welding Operations: Execute manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW welding operations on various thin-gauge materials including 4130 steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Inspect and Repair Welds: Examine welds according to visual weld inspection and commercial quality criteria. Check all dimensional criteria regarding welding with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and gages.
• Clean parts and repair welds based on rejection sheets and NDT analysis (Visual, Fluorescent Penetrant, and Radiographic Inspections).
• Follow Safety and Compliance Standards: Adhere to company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, and International Trade Compliance; maintain a clean work area.
• Support and Train: Assist in training other welders, plan and perform a variety of welding operations, interpret technical documents, and use computer-controlled welding equipment as needed.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must possess strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Ability to pass a visual acuity test (with or without Lense correction).

Hours

This is a 2nd Shift position. Second Shift hours are typically 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Training might be required on 1st shift. The typical 1st shift hours are 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

What You Will Learn

• How to position parts in specific application fixturing, select the right welding tools and materials, and set up manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW equipment based on technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges.
• Proper weld techniques for various weld types on different materials and material thicknesses as thin as .015”.
• How to weld and visually inspect your work according to AWS D17.1 criteria and engineering specifications.
• Methods for inspecting weld quality and repairing welds using diagnostic tools like X-ray films.
• The importance of following safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• How to assist in training other welders, plan and execute complex welding tasks, and use advanced welding equipment and techniques based on technical documentation.

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.
• 1+ years GTAW welding experience, 1+ years welding fabrication experience
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

Qualifications (We Prefer)

• 2+ years GTAW welding experience of material less than 1/16”.
• Associates Degree in welding or a certificate from a vocational/technical Welding program
• Automatic, mechanized, semi-automatic, and manual welding experience
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1 Welding Code
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting.

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 illness insurance, 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!

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.