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 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 personal 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 Skills and Education

• 0-1 Years weld experience currently enrolled or recent gradutate from Universal Technical Institute - Mooresville, NC.
• 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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld process specifications