TIG Welder - 2nd Shift; Onsite

Job Summary

Position: TIG Welder with Avionics Repair Experience (Onsite, Second Shift – Monday to Friday, 3:00–11:30PM) located at Burnsville, MN. The role involves welding, brazing, cutting, and repair work on a variety of aircraft materials in a FAA-regulated environment.

• Assemble parts in jigs or fixtures and select appropriate torch, torch tips, filler rods, and fluxes based on blueprints, welding diagrams, and operation sheets.
• Connect and regulate oxygen and fuel gas cylinders, torches, and flow meters to achieve required gas flows and amperage.
• Weld, braze, and cut nitronics, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and SAE 4130 steels, following blueprint specifications and operation sheet instructions.
• Inspect welds for bead size, penetration, and other specifications; grind away slag or spatter and clean parts with solvent.
• Repair welds using rejection sheets and X–ray sheets, interpreting technical drawings and verbal instructions to select equipment and settings.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including materials and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and testing of repair units using electronic test equipment.
• Communicate written and verbal reports with technicians, engineering, and leadership within the MRO.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent required; minimum 1year of relevant welding experience in manufacturing or service environments.
• Preferred: 2+years in aviation manufacturing or repair.
• Ability to obtain Preliminary MRB authorization; experience reviewing CMM/SB documentation and creating mark‑ups.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individual granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. (U.S. Person).
• No security clearance required; subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA regulations (14
  
  CFR part
  120 and 49
  
  CFR part
  40).

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires; additional paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program; wellness incentives.

$46,938 – $88,035 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

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. RTX also provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with federal statutes.