Welder

Shipworker, Inc.; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability insurance and life coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAE Systems in Anniston, Alabama is seeking a Welder II to perform skilled welding across aluminum, steel and stainless components. The role requires reading drawings, performing fit-up, and delivering weldments to the highest quality standards under a CBA-guided environment.

You'll operate manual and semi-automatic welders, apply GMAW techniques, and rework defective welds. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to project specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of technical experience.
• Must pass overhead (4G) GMAW welding certification test in aluminum or steel.
• Proficient with band saw for fabricating simple parts.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with weld symbols.
• Ability to identify out-of-spec conditions and welding defects.
• Team-oriented with a safety-conscious work ethic.
• Must wear respiratory protection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding layout, fit-up, tacking, and welding operations to produce weldments.
• Work with engineering drawings, instructions, and project specifications.
• Skilled use of manual and semi-automatic welding, plasma cutting equipment.
• Handle oxy-fuel equipment and plasma torch for cutting purposes.
• Operate pneumatic tools for welding-related fit-up activities.
• Use band saws for fabrication of simple parts in welding department.
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments to ensure specifications.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Tools

Band saw

Plasma cutter

Oxy-fuel equipment

GMAW welding

Job description

Position Summary

BAE Systems is actively seeking a Welder II for their Anniston, Alabama location, offering a competitive wage of $28.07 per hour. This role involves executing sophisticated welding tasks to create weldments and sub-weldments by joining various metals like aluminum, steel, and stainless steel through an array of welding processes across different positions. The Welder II will also rework products by repairing defective welds and machined features among other assigned duties. Working from a variety of instructional materials and specifications, the Welder II will operate both manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, skillfully adopt Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) techniques, and perform related tasks to deliver products that meet BAE Systems' rigorous quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding layout, fit-up, tacking, and welding operations to produce required weldments.
• Work with engineering drawings, instructions, and project specifications.
• Skilled use of manual and semi-automatic welding, as well as plasma cutting equipment.
• Handle oxy-fuel equipment and plasma torch for cutting purposes.
• Operate pneumatic tools for welding-related fit-up activities.
• Utilize band saws for fabrication of simple parts required within the welding department.
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to specifications.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a technical field.
• Pass an overhead (4G) GMAW weld certification test in aluminum or steel.
• Proficiency in using a band saw for fabricating simple parts.
• Ability to recognize out-of-specification conditions and weld workmanship defects.
• Capable of reading and interpreting drawings with weld symbols and machine features.
• Team-oriented work ethic.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• For internal applicants: Possession of Welder I skills.
• Three to six months of welding experience at the Vehicle Up-Grade Facility.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Full-time onsite position with no travel requirements.
• Must be capable of working in a production environment and wearing appropriate protective gear.

Reporting

The Welder II will report to the production supervisor or shop lead.

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States

Pay Information

$28.07 per hour The position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which outlines wage details.

Benefits

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, benefits may include but are not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on various insurance policies.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave including military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave.
• Participation in the company recognition programs and possible additional incentives.

Job Category

Welder (Marine & Shipbuilding)

Experience Required

A minimum of one year of technical experience, or relevant experience as defined by the CBA.