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.

• 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.

• 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.