BAE Systems

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. At BAE Systems we protect those who protect us. Our Jacksonville Maritime Solutions shipyard is seeking to hire motivated entry level Welders from our Trade School Partners.</span><br><br><span calibri="">This position will be in support our Submarine program at Jacksonville Maritime Solutions shipyard. These roles are responsible for fabrication on submarine manufacturing. The primary tasks include the welding of newly installed structural members and plating, as well as the welding of re-installed temporary access openings. Additional tasks include the following... </span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Participation in continuous training in traditional, and new welding processes, using both conventional and state-of-the art equipment (Qualification required for each process)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Additional tasks as assigned</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">All tasks require strict adherence to the company’s safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to read and utilize welding procedures and welding symbols.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use an oxy-fuel torch to apply pre-heat to materials prior to welding.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use air carbon arc gouging equipment to gouge welds. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use electric and pneumatic grinders to prepare materials for welding, as well as to clean and contour finished welds. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions of weld joints in accordance with approved joint designs. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to use weld gauges to verify weld size and quality in accordance with specifications. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to utilize ceramic backing in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with the semi-automatic welding processes.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">A structural welder should be able to pass groove-weld qualification tests in all positions for multiple materials and processes, such as Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) of high strength steel and stainless steel.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span calibri="">This position will be in support of Submarine projects.</span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul indeed="" sans="" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; margin-block: 1rem; padding-inline-start: 2rem; color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-family: "><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">Must be a graduate or current student of UTI-Mooresville</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">MIG Welding experience or training</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">Structural welding experience</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">Basic mathematical skills</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: currentcolor;">Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams</li><li><p name="lbl_42323">This position requires you to successfully demonstrate your ability to complete the technical requirements outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.</p></li><li><p name="lbl_42323">This position also requires access to a controlled site with additional clearance requirements.</p></li><li><p name="lbl_42323">An offer for this position is contingent on you both being able to demonstrate ability to complete technical training outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688 and obtaining/maintaining the required access to the controlled site.</p></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $46966 - $85030<br><br>Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. <br><br>Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Platforms & Services </b></br>BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.<br><br>Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.<br><br>This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.