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TIG Welder

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Prestwick, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Date Posted:

2023-04-18

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Rohr Aero Services Limited, 1 Dow Avenue, Prestwick International Aerospace Park, Prestwick, KA9 2SA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Prestwick Service Centre we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelles systems and engine components.

We require experienced individuals who will contribute to our success, whilst upholding our reputation as a leading provider of quality MRO services with our European and Middle Eastern customers.

At our Prestwick facility, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Welder within our Mechanical Repair Team.

Key requirements:
  • Previous experience of tig welding within the aircraft industry is desired but not essential

  • Previous experience of orbital welding would be advantageous

  • Read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints and working to ISO standards

  • The ability to work to close tolerances

  • The ability to weld different types of material

  • Support departmental and site level Continuous Improvement activities

  • Compliance with all RTX policies and procedures inclusive of EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property and Global Trade Compliance requirements

Candidates Requirements:

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask effectively, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight timescales to support our customer needs.

  • The ideal candidate would be educated to City & Guilds / SVQ 3 level or equivalent in a relevant discipline

  • Previous experience in welding repairs within a workshop or maintenance environment is essential

  • Previous working knowledge of MS Office packages and experience with the ERP system SAP is advantageous

We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to problem solve. The role requires flexibility in rapidly evolving global aviation market. Dayshift/backshift rotation will be required in the role (with associated competitive premiums) and will be complemented with a comprehensive training working within a culture based on positive assumptions that supports personal growth and development.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Pension scheme which operates a double match*

  • Private Healthcare

  • Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation

  • Annual Leave Buy / Sell opportunity each year

  • Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform

  • Consideration of flexibility

  • and much more………

Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our customers, workforce, and workplace. 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.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for TIG Welder roles across Collins Aerospace's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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3. Compensation Alignment

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