Job Description

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe that your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You will hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie with a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking an entry level Engineering Technologist - Weld to support our weekend shift Weld Operations by applying general knowledge of training curriculum for welding processes as well as supporting continuous improvement efforts on existing methods and equipment. This exciting entry level opportunity offers the ability to learn and implement cutting edge welding technology, thereby making a real difference in the success of BAE Systems. You will be working under general supervision contributing to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business onsite at our Aiken, SC facility.

This role is scheduled to work the weekend shift where the hours are  Friday, Saturday & Sunday (12hr shifts).

As an Engineering Technologist I, you will:

• Working under general supervision, you will have the opportunity to support professional technical work that involves knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing concepts, techniques and practices.
• Support a team by conducting ongoing audits to ensure compliance with our standards.
• Investigate and implement new technology to improve process quality and effectiveness.
• Monitor weld equipment and facilitate improvements, repairs and replacement activities.
• Provide effective, timely production engineering support to address technical issues.
• Provide on the job training to include welding with operators to address welding technique and defects.
• Maintain materials and work area used for weld school and welder qualification testing.
• Support testing / qualification activities and records.
• Support continuous improvement opportunities to positively impact Quality and Cost metrics.
• Support the world class safety performance and culture at BAE systems by actively seeking to improve workplace safety and ergonomics.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Associate’s degree (e.g., Manufacturing Technology, Weld Engineering, Applied Technology, Welding Degree, etc.), and two (2) year’s experience; or a relevant Weld Certification, High School Diploma and 4+ year’s experience; or a relevant bachelor’s degree with no experience.
• Must be able to work a weekend shift Friday through Sunday (5:00AM - 5:30PM)
• Must be able to demonstrate a hands-on competency test to include welding and ability to visually identify weld defects through interview process. 
• Hands on welding and terminology experience with one or more of the following processes: Gas-Metal-Arc Welding (GMAW), GMAW-Pulse, Gas-Tungsten-Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded-Metal-Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to support under general supervision maintaining training materials and supporting relevant training.
• Computer literacy to include MS Office applications including Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to promote world class safety performance through relevant project work and participation in safety audit programs

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience in DOD / Defense weld manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supporting welder testing, training and performing audits
• Experience working with individuals on welder defects and weld technique. 

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

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.