YRK USW Welder

BAE Systems; York (York County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 416,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for experienced welders to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating advanced welding equipment to fabricate vehicles, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Candidates will work with a variety of materials and welding processes, contributing to critical defense projects. The company prides itself on innovation and excellence, offering a supportive environment where your skills can shine. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the defense sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years welding experience required.
• Must pass written and hands-on weld tests.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment for vehicle fabrication.
• Utilize various welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

Skills

Welding

Understanding of weld symbols

Proficiency in using personal computers

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade School certificate or College degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Portable chippers

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking experienced welders to support our vehicle fabrication on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Welders experienced with low or high carbon steel alloys, stainless steels, ferrous and non-ferrous materials such as titanium, aluminum plates, castings, forgings, or structural shapes are encouraged to apply.

Welders are responsible for the set-up and operation of handheld or machine guided welding equipment. Material joining or build up would be accomplished by utilizing positioners, fixtures, hand layout or any other means per the process documentation. The welding processes may include mig wire, dual shield, flux core, submerged arc, tig or stick electrode welding, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc gouging, and oxy-acetylene cutting. Welders will operate support equipment such as jib or overhead cranes, portable chippers, grinders, and various hand tools such as wrenches, brushes, lighters, scales, squares, weld gauges, etc. Welders interact with Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, Weld Techs, and Inspection personnel that support the production process.

All employees will be required to pass a medical fit for duty examination including pulmonary function and vision screenings. Selected candidates will be trained and certified to the applicable welding specifications.

Weld Candidate Testing:

• Must be able to pass initial written test administered on-site to establish working comprehension of weld symbols, measurements, work instructions, etc.
• Upon successful completion of written test, must be able to pass on-site, hands-on weld plate test.

Job Title: YRK USW Welder

Postal Code: 17408-8975

Job Family: Manufacturing

Travel Percentage: 0%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: None

Shift: Other

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Required Skills and Education

• 2-5 Years weld experience with a High School diploma or GED
• 0-1 Years weld experience with a Trade School certificate or College degree
• Proficiency in using personal computers or other data acquisition devices (i.e. bar-code)
• Sufficient working experience utilizing the tools, equipment, machinery, and materials as noted in the job description.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld process specifications

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: 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 naval 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.

Department: 32OPS_P&S CMS Operations

Company: 130_BAE Systems Land&Armaments LP

Posting Requirements: Internal/External

Job Category: Manufacturing & Maintenance

U.S. Person Required: Yes

Business Area: Combat Mission Systems

Physical location of the job: Full-time onsite

Salary Max Point: 416000

Salary Min Point: 20800

Union Job: USW Lc 7687 - York

Recruiter: Renita Walker