YRK USW Welder (Trade School Partnerships)

dommagazine; York (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking entry-level welders in York, Pennsylvania. The role involves setting up and operating welding equipment across various processes, including MIG and TIG welding. Candidates will interact with supervisors and engineers, and prior welding experience is preferred but not required. The position offers competitive benefits under a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 0-1 years welding experience.
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate from welding technology institutes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate handheld or machine guided welding equipment.
• Utilize various welding processes including MIG, TIG, and flux core.
• Interact with supervisors and inspection personnel.

Skills

Welding

Proficiency in using personal computers

Education

Recent graduate from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology or Tidewater Tech

Tools

Handheld welding equipment

Machine guided welding equipment

Portable chippers

Grinders

Job description

Overview

BAE Systems is seeking entry level welders to support our vehicle fabrication from our Trade School Partners. Welders are responsible for the set-up and operation of handheld or machine guided welding equipment. Material joining or build up would be accomplished by utilizing positioners, fixtures, hand layout or any other means per the process documentation. The welding processes may include mig wire, dual shield, flux core, submerged arc, tig or stick electrode welding, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc gouging, and oxy-acetylene cutting. Welders will operate support equipment such as jib or overhead cranes, portable chippers, grinders, and various hand tools such as wrenches, brushes, lighters, scales, squares, weld gauges, etc. Welders Interact with Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, Weld Techs and Inspection personal that support the production process. All employees will be required to pass a medical fit for duty examination including pulmonary function and vision screenings.Selected candidates will be trained and certified to the applicable welding specifications.

Requirements

• 0-1 Years weld experience currently enrolled or recent graduate from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology or Tidewater Tech.
• Proficiency in using personal computers or other data acquisition devices (i.e. bar-code)

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld process specifications

Pay and Benefits

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

Employee Benefits: 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 holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include 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.