Welder

Job Description
What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. We are currently looking for a Production Welder who takes pride in their work and rises to the challenge to deliver products that help protect the lives of those who serve. Here, you'll grow your career through training and development opportunities and the support of a knowledgeable team. We are committed to excellence with the products we make and by providing an environment where our employees feel valued. Enjoy a career where you can feel safe, be rewarded, and proud of the work you do. This position is based at our Louisville, Kentucky facility on the Weekday 1st Shift (Monday thru Thursday 5:30am to 4:00pm).


As a Welder, you will:

• Welding Operations: Perform precise welding on various materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum) in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to plan layouts.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain welding equipment, including torches, grinders, and welding machines.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed welds for flaws and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean work area and strictly follow OSHA regulations, including using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED, with 3 years of welding experience. Ability to read specifications.
• Must be capable of setting up and operating a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment to include but not limited to: band saw, cut off saw, rollers, press, pipe, plasma, weld, and various power tools.
• Must make complex setups and hold close tolerances in the fabrication and weld manufacturing cycle of a variety of parts made from various materials and configurations-bar stock, ferrous and nonferrous metals, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, Monel, Inconel, and Hy80.
• Must be able to weld the following processes and pass functional weld test: (GTAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; (GMAW) Pulsed Spray; Gas Metal Arc Welding; (FCAW) Flux Core Arc Weld; Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); Automatic Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). Employees will be required to pass additional function tests to meet visual and workmanship requirements on certain products or programs.
• Must be able to use cutting and metal removal processes such as (CAC-A) Carbon Arc Cutting/Gouging, and (OFC) Oxy-fuel Cutting
• Must be able to weld in all positions: Flat, Vertical, Horizontal, Overhead, etc. as required.
• Must be able to weld the following materials: Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, and any other materials, some of high complexity, required by a particular program.
• Must be able to pass a written exam covering all Workmanship Specifications and acceptance criteria for Visual Inspection.
• Must have the knowledge and the ability to apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions to blueprint dimensions in the manufacture of complex parts.
• In-process and completed welds shall meet visual and workmanship requirements IAW governing fabrication document(s) to include but not limited to weld contouring, joint fit-up inspection, 5X visual inspection of root weld, weld spatter removal, arc strikes, etc.
• Welding operations shall follow IAW established Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) at all times; including but not limited to amperage, volts, travel speed, filler material type, preheat and interpass temperature, etc.
• Responsible for suggesting and working with Manufacturing Engineering and others in developing alternate methods and procedures which contribute toward more efficient and economic product manufacturing.
• Employees assigned to closed areas may be required to assist with ancillary tasks such as painting, blasting, assembly to ensure product completed.
• Performs fitting and fabrication functions as assigned.
• Must understand shop floor computerized time and attendance system and independently execute assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close production order operations when work is complete, etc.

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 35 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 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.

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.

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.