YRK USW Welder (Workshops for Warriors)

Welder Position At BAE Systems

BAE Systems is seeking entry level welders to support our vehicle fabrication from our Trade School Partners. Welders are responsible for the set-up and operation of handheld or machine guided welding equipment. Material joining or build up would be accomplished by utilizing positioners, fixtures, hand layout or any other means per the process documentation. The welding processes may include mig wire, dual shield, flux core, submerged arc, tig or stick electrode welding, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc gouging, and oxy-acetylene cutting. Welders will operate support equipment such as jib or overhead cranes, portable chippers, grinders, and various hand tools such as wrenches, brushes, lighters, scales, squares, weld gauges, etc. Welders Interact with Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, Weld Techs and Inspection personal that support the production process. All employees will be required to pass a medical fit for duty examination including pulmonary function and vision screenings. Selected candidates will be trained and certified to the applicable welding specifications.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 0-1 Years weld experience currently enrolled or recent graduate of Workshops for Warriors.
• Proficiency in using personal computers or other data acquisition devices (i.e. bar-code)

Sufficient working experience utilizing the tools, equipment, machinery, and materials as noted in the job description. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld process specifications

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 team—making 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 repair…just 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.