Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Welder at our Aiken, SC location that will be responsible for setting up and operating weld equipment to MIG, TIG, or spot weld parts to blueprint specifications.

Responsibilities include:

Load and unload parts onto weld table and fixtures using hand tools, ratchets, or air tools to secure parts to fixtures.
Check parts to quality specifications
Troubleshoot problems and recommend or take corrective action
Use hoist, pallet jacks or forklift to move parts, materials, containers and fixtures to and from storage areas.
Complete paperwork for work orders, labor, and time reporting, quality records and related reporting requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Train others
Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for this position

WELDERS THAT DO NOT PASS OUR WELD CERTIFICATION TEST WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR WELD TRAINING PROGRAM TO BECOME CERTIFIED.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

HS with a Minimum of 1 year of welding experience with the ability to successfully pass weld qualification in accordance with appropriate weld specifications
Able to apply shop math, read and interpret blueprints and calculate dimensions
Able to understand work orders, machine controls and settings, fixtures and tool requirements and make adjustments as needed.
Able to hold and maneuver weld torch and operate foot and hand controls.
Able to operate scissors lift which will require a 27 inch step up and 15 foot working heights
Able to lift 30 pounds and apply 30 pounds of torque to ratchets
Able to operate hoist, pallet jacks, or forklift. Operation of forklift requires passing a certification test and the ability to step up 14 inches onto the forklift.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
N/A

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $42436 - $67898

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week 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, including paid parental, 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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.