Structural Fabricator-Submarine Program

About the Role

BAE Systems, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida is seeking to hire a Fitter/Fabricator for production fitting operations in their fabrication shop. This role supports the Submarine Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Fitting and fabricating metal components and structures to precise specifications, including structural parts, deck plates, bulkheads, and foundations.
• Utilizing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulse (GMAW-P) processes.
• Fabricating, assembling, and installing materials such as beams, channels, angles, and plates.
• Working with a range of materials including steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Reading and deriving measurements, dimensions, and material quantities for fabrication.
• Reading blueprints, section and plan drawings, and weld symbols.
• Using industry tools and equipment, including installing, using, and removing stop plates, dogs, strong backs, and pad eyes.
• Operating shop equipment such as iron worker, break press, and plate roller.
• Working within a team-based environment to accomplish fabrication tasks.
• Demonstrating the ability to complete technical requirements outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work within a team-based environment.
• Ability to demonstrate completion of technical requirements outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.
• Ability to obtain/maintain access to a controlled site with additional clearance requirements.
• Ability to work weekends and a variety of shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to pass a hands-on welding practical test on SMAW, FCAW and GMAW-P fillet weld by way of a VT NDT.
• Ability to pass an oxy-fuel torch test consistent of set up, cutting, and beveling.
• Ability to understand, read and interpret basic welding symbols based on the requirements of Military Standard 22-D.
• Working knowledge of Military Standard 1688 and Military Standard 1689.
• Ability to interpret and understand NAVSEA drawings/blueprints.
• Good communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Previous experience in shop equipment such as iron worker, break press and plate roller.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $46,966 - $85,030
• Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; employee assistance program; legal plan; discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Leave Programs: Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Recognition Program: Employees may participate to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available.