YRK USW Welder (Hobart)

BAE Systems, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Home, auto, and pet insurance discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking entry-level welders to support vehicle fabrication. Responsibilities include setting up and operating various welding equipment and participating in material joining processes. Candidates need to have basic welding experience and familiarity with welding tools.

The company offers comprehensive health and financial benefits, including dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and various leave programs. Successful candidates will be trained to meet applicable welding specifications.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of weld experience; currently enrolled or recent graduate of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
• Proficiency in using personal computers or data acquisition devices.
• Sufficient experience utilizing tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate handheld or machine-guided welding equipment.
• Utilize various welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick electrode welding.
• Operate support equipment such as cranes, grinders, and hand tools.

Skills

Weld experience

Computer proficiency

Tool and equipment usage

Education

Enrollment or recent graduate from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking entry level welders to support our vehicle fabrication from our Trade School Partners.

Welders are responsible for the set‑up and operation of handheld or machine‑guided welding equipment. Material joining or build‑up is 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 0–1 years of weld experience; currently enrolled or recent graduate of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
• Proficiency in using personal computers or other data acquisition devices (e.g., bar‑code).
• Sufficient working experience utilizing the tools, equipment, machinery, and materials as noted in the job description.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld process specifications.

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 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 home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non‑monetary awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.