Welding Technician

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is hiring a Weld Engineering Technologist II to support the manufacturing of weapon systems for the military - primarily Army and Marine Corps.
No two days will be the same in our busy union manufacturing environment. In this role, you will communicate with welders, Ops management, program management and the customer. At BAE Systems, we embrace safety and continuous process improvement as we protect the lives of those who protect us. This position will work a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off.
The role provides technical support for welding operations in the manufacture of combat vehicles.
The Weld Engineering Technologist:

• Assists in welder qualifications and training. Training will be primarily post school and will focus on hull specific techniques, quality and increased speed of coming down the learning curve.
• Recommends weld equipment and tracks performance of the same.
• Trains and executes on weld equipment maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Trains and implements on safety initiatives (including investigation and RCCA).
• Executes audits to ensure compliant activity per welding standards and specifications.
• Has ability to set up, organize, and populate Weld Engineering production information using Microsoft Word, Excel and Project. Immediate focus on Weld Control Software.
• Supports weld quality RCCA activities.
• Develops concepts, designs, and modifications to aid in the fabrication of these vehicles

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience working in the welding fabrication industry or the equivalent combination of experience and education (ie 4 yrs and a technical Associates degree).
• Extensive Experience in GMAW and GTAW welding processes.

• A background in heavy fabrication with knowledge of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Understanding of equipment and technologies relevant to welding and Weld Engineering.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal customers to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Excellent understanding of welding specifications such as AWS and Ground Combat.
• Working knowledge of NDT inspection techniques, processes, and interpretation of results.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associates degree in Weld Engineering or similar field.
• Certification with AWS as a CWI or other relevant certification (or experience equivalent).
• Experience interfacing with DCMA, Quality, Engineering and Safety personnel.
• Experience as a peer trainer in a production weld environment.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250
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.