Job Description
Welder Training Program

1. Set up and operate weld equipment to MIG, TIG, or spot weld parts to blueprint specifications

2. Load and unload parts onto weld table and fixtures using hand tools, ratchets, or air tools to secure parts to fixtures.

3. Check parts to quality specifications
4. Troubleshoot problems and recommend or take corrective action
5. Use hoist, pallet jacks or forklift to move parts, materials, containers and fixtures to and from storage areas.
6. Complete paperwork for work orders, labor, and time reporting, quality records and related reporting requirements.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work area
8. Train others
9. Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for this position

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Should be able to set up the welder and have the ability to check welded parts
• High school or technical college weld classes
• Must pass Aluminum and Steel Weld Certification at the end of training program in order to retain employment with BAE Systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Diploma / GED

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.