Structural Fabricator

Job Description

Jacksonville Careers | BAE Systems

Are you looking for a career that will provide you with great Benefits and a chance to grow in your craft? BAE Systems Jacksonville Florida Location is seeking to hire Fitter/Fabricator from entry level step1 to step 3 and above mechanics

Production fitting operations in fabrication shop. Components to fit/fabricate include but are not limited to structural parts, deck plates, bulkheads and foundations using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulse (GMAW-P) processes.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
The selected candidate must be able to exercise and exhibit the following competencies

• Fabricating and fitting metal components and structures to precise specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install materials such as beams, channels, angles and plates.
• Working with a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless and aluminum.
• Being skilled in metalworking techniques such as welding, cutting, grinding, and shaping of materials.
• Must be able to read and derive measurements, dimensions and quantity of material needed to fabricate structure.
• Reading blueprints, section and plan drawings, and weld symbols.
• Use of industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, strong backs and pad eyes.
• Use in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.
• Must be able to work within a team-based environment to accomplish all aspects of fabrication.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years shipyard Journeyperson level experience.
• Must be able to fabricate components based on NAVSEA drawing requirements with minimum direction given.
• Must be able to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to pass a hands-on welding practical test on SMAW, FCAW and GMAW-P fillet weld by way of a VT NDT
• Must be able to pass an oxy-fuel torch test consistent of set up, cutting, and beveling.
• Must be able to understand, read and interpret basic welding symbols based on the requirements of Military Standard 22-D.
• Have working knowledge of Military Standard 1688 and Military Standard 1689.
• Ability to interpret and understand NAVSEA drawings/blueprints.
• Good communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Previous experience in use of overhead cranes.
• Previous experience in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.
• Must be able to work weekends and a variety of shifts as needed.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $35048 - $62400

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.

Salary : $35,048 - $62,400