2nd Shift Welder

Job Title

2nd Shift Welder

Location:

Louisville, KY

Sets up and operates a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment. Performs complex setups and holds close tolerances in the fabrication and weld manufacturing cycle of a variety of parts, made from various materials and configurations. Operations may be new manufacture or repair type in nature, which requires the restoration of overhauled parts. Is responsible for meeting all visual and workmanship requirements required of the applicable weld and fabrication specifications.

• Must be capable of setting up and operating a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment to include but not limited to: band saw, cut off saw, slitting saw, rollers, shears, brake press, press, pipe, laser, plasma, weld, and various power tools.
• Must make complex setups and hold close tolerances in the fabrication and weld manufacturing cycle of a variety of parts made from various materials and configurations bar stock, ferrous and nonferrous metals, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, monel, inconel, and Hy80.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• Must be able to weld the following processes and pass functional weld test: (GTAW) Gas Tig Arc Weld; (GMAW) Pulsed Spray;
  Gas Mig Arc Weld; (FCAW) Flux Core Arc Weld;
  Stick Metal Arc Weld (SMAW);
  Automatic Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Air Arcing. Employees will be required to pass additional function tests to meet visual and workmanship requirements on certain products or programs.
• Must be able to weld in 6G positions:
  Flat, Vertical, Horizontal, Overhead, etc. as required.
• Must be able to weld the following materials:
  Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, and any other materials, some of high complexity, required by a particular program.
• Must have the knowledge and the ability to apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions to blueprint dimensions in the manufacture of complex parts.
• In-process and completed welds shall meet visual and workmanship requirements IAW governing fabrication document(s) to include but not limited to: weld contouring, joint fit-up inspection, 5X visual inspection of root weld, weld spatter removal, arc strikes, et
• Will provide guidance and direction to other weld personnel, e.g. such as instructing on weld sequencing and set-up and/or lay-out of fabricated products.
• Welding operations shall follow IAW established Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) at all times; including but not limited to amperage, volts, travel speed, filler material type, preheat and interpass temperature, etc.
• Responsible for suggesting and working with Manufacturing Engineering and others in developing alternate methods and procedures which contribute toward more efficient and economic product manufacturing.
• Employees assigned to closed areas may be required to assist with ancillary tasks such as painting, blasting, assembly to ensure product completed.
• Performs fitting and fabrication functions as assigned.
• Must understand shop floor computerized time and attendance system and independently execute assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are: clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close production order operations when work is complete, etc.

• Must have knowledge of welding symbols IAW MIL-STD-22 or ANSI/AWS A2.4.
• Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use, and read precision layout and measuring instruments.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret multi-paged complex blueprints.
• Must possess the knowledge, skill, and ability to set up and operate metal working and welding equipment.
• Must have the ability, confidence, and self motivation to apply talents independently and with good judgment.
• Must pass and maintain required weld certification. Must also be able to pass written and practical test on weld specifications and pass visual and workmanship requirements for products or programs. May be required to pass requalification tests when requested by the Company. Such requalification shall be defined by S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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…