Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder II to join our CMS Operations team within Platforms & Services at BAE Systems Inc. in Aiken, SC. As a Welder II, you will play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload parts onto weld tables and fixtures using hand tools, ratchets, or air tools to secure parts in place
• Inspect parts against quality specifications to ensure accuracy and quality
• Identify and troubleshoot problems, recommending or taking corrective action as needed
• Safely operate material handling equipment, such as hoists, pallet jacks, or forklifts, to move parts, materials, containers, and fixtures to and from storage areas
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to company safety protocols
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues as needed
• Perform other duties as required to support team objectives

Available Shifts: 2nd Shift - 3:15pm to 1:45am Mon-Thurs and Weekend Shift - 5am to 5:30pm Fri-Sun

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 1 year of welding experience; or trade school graduate with a welding certificate
• Ability to successfully pass weld qualification in accordance with appropriate weld specifications
• Ability to apply shop math, read and interpret blueprints, and calculate dimensions
• Ability to understand work orders, machine controls and settings, fixtures and tool requirements, and make adjustments as needed
• Ability to hold and maneuver a weld torch, and operate foot and hand controls
• Ability to operate a scissors lift with 27-inch step-up and 15-foot working heights
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and apply 30 pounds of torque to ratchets
• Ability to operate hoist, pallet jacks, or forklift (forklift operation requires passing a certification test and ability to step up 14 inches onto the forklift)

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 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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Knowledge and ability to perform at different welding processes
• Understanding and ability to apply Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to the job
• Knowledge of different types of welds and weld joints
• Familiarity with weld discontinuities and defects, and methods to alleviate them

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 1 year work experience or equivalent experience