Electrical/Mechanical Technician (B1 Weekend)

Job Title

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled manual labor tasks to include but not limited to: simple repetitive drilling, filing, deburring, tapping, unloading, transporting, and assisting higher grade employees in disassembly/assembly tasks. This task may require component assembly at the sub-assembly level independently or at higher assembly levels under direction of Journeyman. Technician is responsible for the quality of all work performed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs wide variety of assembly/disassembly tasks at the component or subassembly level.
• Works under the supervision of a Team Leader who gives minimal instructions as well as under the supervision of an Electrical Mechanical Assembler or Working Lead. Team Leader is available for consultation. Upon completion of a job, technician will close sequence in computer system which verifies the work is complete and conforms to quality requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• Must be capable of interfacing with computerized time and attendance system to accurately document all charges.

This position will ultimately be on the weekend "B1" shift from 5AM to 5PM. It will likely require a period of training on the weekday shift for training before moving to the weekend.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have the ability and self-motivation to apply talents independently and with good judgment.
• Must maintain accuracy and integrity of WIP inventory and production orders.
• Manual dexterity skills required.
• Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have ability to read and interpret drawings, military specs, technical manuals, etc.
• Must possess the ability to use hand and power tools.
• Must have the physical strength and ability to sufficiently perform routine or heavy manual tasks.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of assembly type processes and capable of operating material moving equipment, e.g. when necessary EzGo type carts, pallet trucks, pendant cranes.

Physical Demands:

The work requires employee to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, reach, and climb. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Cranes, hand trucks, and other lifting and moving equipment are available for heavier loads.

Pay Information This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repairjust to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.