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2nd Shift, Welder I (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2025-09-13 Country: United States of America Location: HIA02: Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM 4th St 811 Fourth Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance: None/Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Welder I is an entry level position with no certification required. The purpose for an operator at this level is to learn and train on the basic understandings of all welding specific operations. Welders must obtain a basic level ability to set up and operate a variety of automatic and manual equipment to produce precision parts with immediate supervision by a certified Welder (level II or above). Welder follows and complies with established standard work under immediate supervision in efforts to obtain certification. Welder will typically refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators including Lead Technicians, Supervisors, or engineers. External candidates will receive a $3,000 sign on bonus. What You Will Do • Learn how to set up and operate automatic and manual welding machines according to specifications. • Learns how to perform cleaning operations as may be required as performed in production. • Learns how to inspect and check dimensions using precision gauges and measuring instruments. • Learns how to assemble pats and position in fixture. • Learns how to operate the CNC equipment as required to complete the weld. • Performing cleaning operations after welding as may be required to complete the weld. • Learns how to perform non-production welds. • Read and interpret blueprints and specifications sheets. • Accurately complete production documentation and performs necessary labor transactions. • Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position. • Actively participates in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities. • Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business. • Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need. 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 • * Qualifications We Prefer • Manufacturing background • TIG welding background • Ability to learn how to read and understand prints. • Computer experience (e-mail, print documents, internet) and ability to learn how to operate a computer to access prints and/or specified work instructions. • Basic shop math including knowledge of Geometric Tolerances 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!  This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Learn More & Apply Now! We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! • 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. #TopOps Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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Welder/Fabricator

Job Full DescriptionExpress Employment Professionals West Des Moines is actively recruiting a Welder/Fabricator to join a local company's team Responsibilities Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements) Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead) Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety Requirements Proven experience as welder, specifically with structural steel fabrication Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.) Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.) Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.) Deftness and attention to detail Forklift experience Are you interested in this position? Here are some ways you can apply; Call Express at to schedule an interview Stop by 1801 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Remember, there's never a fee to the job seeker! Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. In compliance with applicable federal, state/province and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual's qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. Like Us! Facebook.com/expressemploymentwdmDes Moines (West), IA 2496 1801 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Welder

Welder Job Highlights Title Welder Type Full Time Experience Required Function Management/Manufacturing Location West Des Moines, IA, United States Company Martin Marietta Company Profile Martin Marietta is a supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, with operations spanning 26 states, Canada, and the Caribbean. In particular, Martin Marietta supplies the resources for roads, sidewalks, and foundations. Job Profile The company is looking for a motivated, maintenance-orientated welder for our regional maintenance crew. This position will be responsible for welding, fabricating, cutting, and miscellaneous mechanical work in the operating plants. This position will be working in underground mines, surface quarries, sand plants, and our maintenance shop. Educational Qualification • The applicants should have a High School Degree duly completed from college, tech center, or welding school. Work Experience • The candidates should have previous welding/fabrication experience. Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Ability to obtain CDL • Skill Trade Certification(s) Duties/Responsibilities • Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant equipment • Ability to weld, cut, and perform minor fabrication on plant equipment • Ability to work in outdoor environments and in elevated areas • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Mechanically inclined to use a wide variety of hand tools and power tools • Other duties as assigned • Proactive in Safety and works well in a team • Willing to travel 60% of the time Work Environment This job operates 100% of the time in an underground or surface mine setting. Physical Demands • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. • The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employer’s Statement Martin Marietta is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans, and Disabled.

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