Submarine Products Welder & Fabricator - 2nd Shift

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Zusammenfassung

BAE Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced welder to set up and operate a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment. The candidate will execute complex setups, hold tight tolerances, and ensure welds meet specifications across various materials.

In-house tests for GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW will be required. The role includes assuring safety, maintaining housekeeping, and mentoring other weld personnel while adhering to established Weld Procedure Specifications.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of welding experience.
• Ability to read specifications.
• Must set up and operate a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment to include band saw, cut off saw, rollers, press, pipe, plasma, weld, and power tools.
• Must make complex setups and hold close tolerances in fabrication and weld manufacturing across various materials.
• Pass weld tests (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW) and meet workmanship requirements.

Aufgaben

• Provide guidance to other weld personnel on weld sequencing and set‑up.
• Follow Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) including amperage, voltage, travel speed, and filler material.
• Develop alternate methods and procedures with Manufacturing Engineering to improve efficiency.
• Assist with ancillary tasks (painting, blasting, assembly) in closed areas as required.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in the work area and follow safety practices.

Kenntnisse

Reading specifications

Welding processes

Fabrication equipment setup

Blueprint math

Supervising weld staff

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Band saw

Cut off saw

Press

Plasma

Welding equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Sets up and operates a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment. Performs complex setups and holds close tolerances in the fabrication and weld manufacturing cycle of a variety of parts, made from various materials and configurations. Operations may be new manufacture or repair type in nature, which requires the restoration of overhauled parts. Is responsible for meeting all visual and workmanship requirements required of the applicable weld and fabrication specifications.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED, with 3 years of welding experience.
• Ability to read specifications.
• Must be capable of setting up and operating a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment to include but not limited to: band saw, cut off saw, rollers, press, pipe, plasma, weld, and various power tools.
• Must make complex setups and hold close tolerances in the fabrication and weld manufacturing cycle of a variety of parts made from various materials and configurations—bar stock, ferrous and nonferrous metals, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, Monel, Inconel, and Hy80.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• Must be able to weld the following processes and pass functional weld test: (GTAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; (GMAW) Pulsed Spray; Gas Metal Arc Welding; (FCAW) Flux Core Arc Weld; Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); Automatic Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). Employees will be required to pass additional function tests to meet visual and workmanship requirements on certain products or programs.
• Must be able to use cutting and metal removal processes such as (CAC-A) Carbon Arc Cutting/Gouging, and (OFC) Oxy‑fuel Cutting.
• Must be able to weld in all positions: Flat, Vertical, Horizontal, Overhead, etc. as required.
• Must be able to weld the following materials: Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, and any other materials, some of high complexity, required by a particular program.
• Must be able to pass a written exam covering all Workmanship Specifications and acceptance criteria for Visual Inspection.
• Must have the knowledge and the ability to apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions to blueprint dimensions in the manufacture of complex parts.
• In‑process and completed welds shall meet visual and workmanship requirements IAW governing fabrication document(s) to include but not limited to weld contouring, joint fit‑up inspection, 5X visual inspection of root weld, weld spatter removal, arc strikes, etc.
• Will provide guidance and direction to other weld personnel, e.g., such as instructing on weld sequencing and set‑up and/or lay‑out of fabricated products.
• Welding operations shall follow IAW established Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) at all times; including but not limited to amperage, volts, travel speed, filler material type, preheat and interpass temperature, etc.
• Responsible for suggesting and working with Manufacturing Engineering and others in developing alternate methods and procedures which contribute toward more efficient and economic product manufacturing.
• Employees assigned to closed areas may be required to assist with ancillary tasks such as painting, blasting, assembly to ensure product completed.
• Performs fitting and fabrication functions as assigned.
• Must understand shop floor computerized time and attendance system and independently execute assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close production order operations when work is complete, etc.

Physical Demands

The work requires employee to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and climb. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 35 pounds. Cranes, hand trucks, and other lifting and moving equipment are available for heavier loads. Able to work at heights in a lift or scaffold, in confined spaces and have the ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes.

Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.