Welder II; TIG - 2nd Shift

Welder II (TIG) - 2nd Shift at Collins Aerospace

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Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive, NW, Wilson, NC 27896, USA

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented GTAW Welder to join our production team. In this role, you will be trained to perform high-quality precision welding on thin-gauge materials. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with foundational welding and fabrication skills to develop an advanced career in aerospace welding within a structured, process-driven environment.

• 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 solvents to clean filler material, base material, and previously welded material prior to welding.
• Perform welding operations: execute manual, semi‑automatic, 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 inspection and commercial quality criteria. Measure all dimensional criteria with tools such as calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and gauges. 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.
• Hours:
  
  Monday–Friday; 3:30 PM–11:30 PM (Weekend overtime required).
• Physical &
  
  Work Environment Requirements :
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
  • Able to stand, bend, and move for extended periods.
  • Can lift and carry objects up to 35 lbs as allowed by EH&S.

• How to position parts in specific application fixturing, select the right welding tools and materials, and set up manual, semi‑automatic, 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• 1+ years GTAW welding experience and/or 1+ years welding fabrication experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) and eligible for ITAR export authorizations when required.

• 2+ years GTAW welding experience on materials less than 1/16”.
• Associate’s degree in welding or a certificate from a vocational/technical welding program.
• Experience with automatic, mechanized, semi‑automatic, and manual welding.
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1 Welding Code.
• Previous manufacturing setting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto…