Welder/Fitter 2nd Shift, Navy Systems (Job Number: 1360)

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Welder/Fitter for 2nd shift positions in York, PA. The role involves welding complex piping and pressure vessel assemblies according to Navy standards, requiring at least 3 years of experience with various welding techniques. Competitive pay at $30.96/hour plus shift differential, with benefits from day one. Join a company recognized for its ethical practices and commitment to the military.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years welding experience.
• Ability to use basic mathematics and perform physical labor.
• Experience adhering to Navy Military Code standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, fit, and weld Piping and Pressure Vessel assemblies.
• Work with isometric drawings and digital 3D models.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area.

Skills

Welding techniques (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW)

Mathematics

Attention to safety

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Weld Gauges

Pneumatic air tools

Tape measure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Welder/Fitter, 2nd Shift

Location: York, PA

Shift: 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm)

Salary: Starting rate of pay is $30.96 per hour (plus $0.70 for 2nd shift)

Union: This is a bargaining unit (Union) position.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Relocation assistance may be available. Certain conditions apply.

Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA

Note: The role involves designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, braze tubing, threading, welding complex piping and pressure vessel assemblies and subassemblies for Navy equipment, using various welding processes and material types.

As a Welder/Fitter, you will:

• Working with isometric drawings, digital 3-D models, operational method sheets, welding symbols, and code specifications.
• Work on floor, guarded platform, ladders or at welding table.
• Perform floor erection or fixture assembly of pressure vessels and subassemblies.
• Weld in all positions.
• Lay out from center lines or create own layouts as required to locate and fabricate all internal, external part details, angular, radial, longitudinal relationships.
• Preparing material for welding by cleaning, bead blasting, and or grinding.
• Weld parts per drawing details; including internal and external components, such as heads, lugs, brackets, baffles, piping, valves, fittings, oil coolers, water boxes, covers, make all connections.
• Clean and dress welds to Navy Welding Standards.
• Perform carbon arc or plasma arc gouging.
• Repair welding on defective materials and parts.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicant must pass a Navy Military Code Standard 2 diameter pipe test with a backing ring in the 6G position using E7018 filler material in order to be hired.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 3 years welding experience; using SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW in all positions.
• Ability to use a tape measure, levels, laser levels, combination square set, fixtures, hand tools, pneumatic air tools, guarded platforms, ladders, and any other appropriate welding and material handling equipment.
• Ability to use basic mathematics, work from prints, sketches, written/verbal instruction, and operational method sheets.
• Ability to perform continuous physical work including moving heavy weight materials, handling chain falls, structural shapes, and work in strenuous positions.
• Ability to work safely at all times. Constant care is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be U.S. to work on the US Government contract.

Additional Qualifications:

• Technical or Vocational Welding Schooling, or equivalent welding experience.
• Experience welding while adhering to code standards.
• Rigging and overhead crane operation experience.
• Knowledge of Military Code Requirements.
• Experience welding exotic materials.
• Ability to use Weld Gauges including Fillet Gauges and V-Wac Gauges.

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our Who we are video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long) The video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

Recent recognitions include: Fortunes Most Admired Companies List; Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World; Forbes Net Zero Leaders list; CDP 2023 Climate Change A List; Drucker Institutes list of best-managed companies in America; Forbes Best Employers for Diversity; Newsweek Americas Greatest Workplaces for; Ethisphere 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies list; Newsweek Americas Greatest Workplaces for Women; Newsweek Americas Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024/2025; Forbes Americas Best Employers for Veterans 2024; top military-friendly employer recognition by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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