Shipfitter

BAE Systems • Jacksonville, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a career that will provide you with great Benefits and a chance to grow in your craft? BAE Systems Jacksonville Florida Location is seeking to hire Fitter/Fabricator from entry level step1 to step 3 and above mechanics Production fitting operations in fabrication shop. Components to fit/fabricate include but are not limited to structural parts, deck plates, bulkheads and foundations using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulse (GMAW-P) processes. 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. Fabricate components based on NAVSEA drawing requirements with minimum direction given.

Requirements

• Candidates must be an upcoming graduate or recent graduate from Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville
• Must be able to read and derive measurements, dimensions and quantity of material needed to fabricate structure.
• Reading blueprints, section and plan drawings, and weld symbols.
• Use in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.
• Must be able to work within a team-based environment to accomplish all aspects of fabrication.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Ability to pass a hands-on welding practical test on SMAW, FCAW and GMAW-P fillet weld by way of a VT NDT
• Ability to pass an oxy-fuel torch test consistent of set up, cutting, and beveling.
• Ablility to understand, read and interpret basic welding symbols based on the requirements of Military Standard 22-D.
• Have working knowledge of Military Standard 1688 and Military Standard 1689.
• Ability to interpret and understand NAVSEA drawings/blueprints.
• Good communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work weekends and a variety of shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in use of overhead cranes.
• Previous experience in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and fitting metal components and structures to precise specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install materials such as beams, channels, angles and plates.
• Being skilled in metalworking techniques such as welding, cutting, grinding, and shaping of materials.
• Use of industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, strong backs and pad eyes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees