Welder

Job Description

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.

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...

• Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes
• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
• Participation in continuous training in traditional, and new welding processes, using both conventional and state-of-the art equipment (Qualification required for each process)
• Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
• Additional tasks as assigned
• All tasks require strict adherence to the company's safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• A structural welder should be able to read and utilize welding procedures and welding symbols.
• A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use an oxy-fuel torch to apply pre-heat to materials prior to welding.
• A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use air carbon arc gouging equipment to gouge welds.
• 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.
• A structural welder should be able to use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions of weld joints in accordance with approved joint designs.
• A structural welder should be able to use weld gauges to verify weld size and quality in accordance with specifications.
• A structural welder should be able to utilize ceramic backing in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with the semi-automatic welding processes.
• 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.
• This position will be in support of Submarine projects.

Required Skills and Education

• Must be a graduate or current student of Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM)
• MIG Welding experience or training
• Structural welding experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.