Tack Welder I

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Tack Welder I to join our team at Collins Aerospace, an RTX company. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for tack welding stainless steel components using manual GTAW equipment and automated GTAW equipment in accordance with drawings, WPSs, and fabrication package instructions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare base materials for welding by positioning parts in jigs or fixtures, selecting appropriate welding tools and materials, connecting and activating gas flow, chemically and mechanically cleaning base materials, and setting parameters for desired welds based on technical drawings and welding procedures.
* Perform welding operations using GTAW equipment to manually tack weld components and automatically weld stainless steel components. Identify weld quality and weld equipment errors in process.
* Inspect and repair welds by examining welds for quality and reworking welds based on engineering instructions. Follow safety and compliance standards by adhering to company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, and International Trade Compliance. Maintain a clean work area.
* Support and train by planning and performing diverse welding operations, interpreting technical documents, and using computer-controlled welding equipment as needed.

What You Will Learn:

* How to position parts in fixtures, select the right welding tools and materials, and set up welding equipment based on technical documents.
* Proper torch handling, application of filler rods, and execution of various weld types on different materials, including specialized welding tasks.
* Methods for inspecting weld quality and how to properly interpret weld inspection results to perform appropriate repairs of weld defects.
* 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:

* High school diploma or equivalent is required. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
* Previous GTAW and machine operation experience.
* Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Thin wall welding experience preferred.
* Experience with stainless steel, 4130 steel, titanium, and aluminum welding.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing setting.

What We Offer:

* Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation, generous 401(k) plan, 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, 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, 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.

Join Our Team:

We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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