Fabrication Welder - 2nd Shift

BAE Systems Plc•Jacksonville, FL

62d•$44,720 - $78,520•Onsite

About The Position

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 Maritime Solutions Jacksonville facility has multiple opportunities for fabrication welders with variable levels of experience. The primary tasks include the welding of newly fabricated structural members and plating Other tasks include the welding of outfitting items such as electrical cableways, brackets, watertight hatches/doors and many other components in accordance with Module fabrication . 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-Pulse) of aluminum and steel . Must be able to obtain DBIDS Access Card.

Requirements

Demonstrate the ability to pass the following including FCAW with ceramic tape, single Vee and open butt in 2G and 3G positions.
Demonstrate ability to perform GMAW pulse and spray arc in all positions.
3 to 5 years' experience in shop fabrication preferred.
This position is for the 2 nd shift

Nice To Haves

Must have a basic understanding of the Military standard 1688 and 1689 for surface and submarine fabrication.
High School Diploma Graduate or GED Equivalency Certificate/Diploma.

Responsibilities

Welding of newly fabricated structural members and plating
Welding of outfitting items such as electrical cableways, brackets, watertight hatches/doors and many other components in accordance with Module fabrication
Strict adherence to the company's safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
Read and utilize welding procedures and welding symbols
Safely and efficiently use an oxy-fuel torch to apply pre-heat to materials prior to welding
Safely and efficiently use air carbon arc gouging equipment to gouge welds
Safely and efficiently use electric and pneumatic grinders to prepare materials for welding, as well as to clean and contour finished welds
Use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions of weld joints in accordance with approved joint designs
Use weld gauges to verify weld size and quality in accordance with specifications
Utilize ceramic backing in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with the semi-automatic welding processes
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-Pulse) of aluminum and steel
Obtain DBIDS Access Card

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.