BAE Systems

</br><b>Job Description </b></br>BAE Systems is seeking a Welder III to join our CMS Operations team within Platforms & Services. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our manufacturing operations, ensuring that high-quality components are produced safely and efficiently to meet rigorous defense specifications. This position will execute daily assignments in weld and productions as well as assist in on the floor training as required. <br> <p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{97}" paraid="1598571408">Key Responsibilities </p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="7" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{103}" paraid="1918166635">Production & Assembly: Load and unload parts onto weld tables and fixtures; utilize hand tools, ratchets, and air tools to securely position parts for welding. Assist with weld training as required. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="10" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="7" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{113}" paraid="1041793387">Quality Assurance: Strong understanding of visual inspection of parts and welds against quality specifications to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. Ability to inspect own welds to all quality standards. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="11" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="7" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{135}" paraid="1294584601">Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills in a shop and weld environment. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="12" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="7" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{147}" paraid="1466001185">Material Handling: Safely operate all equipment to include, but not limited to, hand tools, rotating tools, forklifts, and lifting devices. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-listid="1" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{161}" paraid="1321095207">Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in strict accordance with company safety protocols. Be a champion of safety for other employees. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-listid="1" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{26dd9632-4bbf-4950-96b2-a50476d0ceae}{171}" paraid="1981139193">Team Support: Perform additional duties as required to support overall team objectives and production schedules. </p></li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{16}" paraid="659057339">Required Education, Experience, & Skills: </p><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{24}" paraid="540238278">Education & Certification </p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="15" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{30}" paraid="1849342617">High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of welding experience. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="16" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{42}" paraid="1578467157">Ability to successfully pass and carry two BAE weld certifications in accordance with appropriate weld specifications. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="17" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{62}" paraid="350644881">Attend and pass a “Training Within Industry” (or equivalent) course before progressing to the next Welder level. </p></li></ul><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{72}" paraid="2042811530">Technical Skills </p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="13" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{78}" paraid="1594148454">Strong understanding of weld discontinuities and defects, including the methods used to identify and repair them. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="13" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{84}" paraid="991863330">Strong knowledge of different types of welds and weld joints. Basic GD&T understanding. Knowledge of multiple weld process types. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="13" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{94}" paraid="1196082357">Strong familiarity with welding and weld processes. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="18" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{100}" paraid="1113631544">Moderate understanding of blueprints and hand measuring tools. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="19" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{106}" paraid="294996788">Ability to read instructions and use basic shop math. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="20" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{114}" paraid="661832905">Ability to use and manipulate welding tools. </p></li></ul><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{120}" paraid="2029265924">Physical Requirements & Equipment Operation </p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="21" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{126}" paraid="1226216667">Ability to lift 30 pounds and apply 30 pounds of torque to ratchets. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="22" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{132}" paraid="39412356">Ability to operate hoists, pallet jacks and forklifts. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="2" data-aria-posinset="1" data-f="" new"="" data-leveltext="o" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"courier="" new","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="4" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{146}" paraid="975504377">Note: Hoist operation requires passing a certification test. </p></li></ul><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{152}" paraid="957754565">Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: </p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="6" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{160}" paraid="583027897">Welding Proficiency: Advanced familiarity with welding and weld processes. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="10" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="6" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{172}" paraid="1179389901">Technical Application: Advanced understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) or Work Instructions (WI). </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="11" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="6" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{190}" paraid="1862731509">Welding Theory: Advanced knowledge of different types of welds and weld joints. Basic GD&T understanding. Knowledge of multiple weld process types. </p></li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="12" data-f="" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-listid="6" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{4320aa85-5ada-46cf-b6c6-2a29aa54227a}{208}" paraid="2074270947">Quality Control: Advanced understanding of weld discontinuities and defects, including the methods used to identify and repair them. </p></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $52108 - $83373<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, Inc.</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.