Welder II

Job Description

• 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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge and ability to perform GMAW and GTAW processes on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• 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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $43285 - $69256

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 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.