Welder II - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world 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. The focus of this role is to perform advanced welding operations with limited supervision, ensuring precision and adherence to established manufacturing specifications and quality standards. A Welder II is expected to demonstrate proficiency in setting up and operating a variety of automatic and manual welding equipment to produce high-quality precision parts. Working Hours: 2nd shift hours (3pm-11:30 pm) Monday -Friday What You Will Do   Demonstrate proficiency in TIG welding tasks with minimal supervision to meet quality and production standards. Learn and operate automatic and manual welding machines according to specifications, ensuring proper setup and calibration for the assigned work. Perform cleaning operations after welding, as required, to complete the weld and maintain production quality. Inspect and check dimensions using precision gauges and measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications. Learn alloy and assembly operations necessary for furnace operations and integrate these processes into production tasks. Operate CNC equipment as required to complete welding processes, following operational guidelines. Perform non-production welds as needed and support the development of specialized welding tasks. Accurately read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets to guide welding and production activities. Complete production documentation with accuracy, including necessary labor transactions and quality reporting. Actively support and adhere to all rules, guidelines, and standards set by Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, and Continuous Improvement (CI) functions. Participate in Continuous Improvement processes to enhance production efficiency and safety. Work extended shifts or overtime hours as required by business needs. Some holiday hours may also be required based on operational demands. Other duties as assigned. 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 or more years of Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and/or engineering drawings to weld equipment.  1 or more years of Experience with general hand and/or power tools Qualifications We Prefer   3-4 years minimum of relevant TIG welding experience highly preferred  Maintenance or automated welding experience  preferred. Familiarity with resistance welding   What We Offer   Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   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!   Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!    WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.   *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.   Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.   Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process i