Job Description
Job Description BAE Systems at JSR entry level Welders .
- Responsible for structural repairs and alterations on naval and commercial vessels.
- The primary tasks include the welding of newly installed structural members and plating, as well as the welding of re-installed temporary access openings.
- Other tasks include the repair of deteriorated plating by deposition of weld build-up, as well as the repair of defective welds by gouging and re-welding.
- Other tasks include the welding of outfitting items such as; electrical cableways, brackets, watertight hatches/doors, aircraft tie-down fittings, and many other components.
- 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, as well as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) of aluminum.
- Must be able to obtain DBIDS Access Card.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Must be a candidate from the ATDM Welding Program and attending the June 18, 2025 Welder Hiring Event on campus
Must be able to obtain and maintain the "Defense Biometric Identification System" DBIDS access card.
Demonstrate the ability to pass the following including FCAW with ceramic tape, single Vee and open butt in 2G and 3G positions.
fillet weld test stick and flux core in all positions.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills High School Diploma Graduate or GED Equivalency Certificate/Diploma.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $44720 - $78520
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.
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.
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 naval 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.
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.
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