Structural Fabricator- Submarine Program (UTI-Mooresville)

BAE SystemsJacksonville, FL
$46,966 - $85,030Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems Jacksonville Florida Location is seeking to hire Fitter/Fabricator from entry level step1 to step 3 and above mechanics for 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.

Requirements

  • Upcoming graduate or recent graduate of UTI-Mooresville
  • Fabricating and fitting metal components and structures to precise specifications.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and install materials such as beams, channels, angles and plates.
  • Working with a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless and aluminum.
  • Skilled in metalworking techniques such as welding, cutting, grinding, and shaping of materials.
  • 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 of industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, strong backs and pad eyes.
  • Use in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.
  • Able to work within a team-based environment to accomplish all aspects of fabrication.
  • Successfully demonstrate ability to complete the technical requirements outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.
  • Access to a controlled site with additional clearance requirements.
  • Ability to complete technical training outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain the required access to the controlled site.

Nice To Haves

  • Fabricate components based on NAVSEA drawing requirements with minimum direction given.
  • 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.
  • Ability to understand, read and interpret basic welding symbols based on the requirements of Military Standard 22-D.
  • 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.
  • Previous experience in use of overhead cranes.
  • Previous experience in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.
  • Ability to work weekends and a variety of shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Production fitting operations in fabrication shop.
  • Fit/fabricate 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.
  • Fabricating and fitting metal components and structures to precise specifications.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and install materials such as beams, channels, angles and plates.
  • Working with a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless and aluminum.
  • Metalworking techniques such as welding, cutting, grinding, and shaping of materials.
  • Read and derive measurements, dimensions and quantity of material needed to fabricate structure.
  • Reading blueprints, section and plan drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Use of industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, strong backs and pad eyes.
  • Use in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.
  • Work within a team-based environment to accomplish all aspects of fabrication.
  • Successfully demonstrate ability to complete the technical requirements outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.
  • Obtain/maintain required access to the controlled site.

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • health savings accounts
  • a 401(k) savings plan
  • disability coverage
  • life and accident insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • legal plan
  • discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • paid military leave
  • paid bereavement leave
  • applicable federal and state sick leave
  • company recognition program
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