Metal Fabrication and Welding Technician

Job Summary

The Metal Fabrication and Welding Technician is responsible for executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional level, while collaborating in an integrated team environment with fellow support technicians, engineers, and internal and external engineering customers.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DoD Clearance:
Secret.

• Metal fabrication of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies using various types of metal fabrication tools.
• Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment, including typical dimensional measuring tools.
• Work with basic sketches and underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings.
• Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing workload, supporting customers’ schedules, delegating, and coordinating work when required.
• Work in a multi‑program‑controlled area.

• AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience welding MIG and TIG.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with press breaks, rollers, and sheet metal forming tools.
• Minimum of six (6) years of interpreting mechanical blueprints/technical drawings with the ability to fabricate the requested parts.
• Experience inspecting fabricated parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
• Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer‑generated 3D models in Creo or similar CAD system.
• Computer experience – Windows, MS Office products.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

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.