Tack Welder

Job Description:

Job Description
Position Summary
A tack welder joins together structural fillet joints as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions through the use of weld equipment and tools.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge
This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a tack welder in the Weld shop. A tack welder must demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.

Introductory knowledge means that the tack welder has a basic understanding in how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with some assistance. This also means that the tack welder has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In most cases, as specified, the tack welder is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently.

Welding & Installation

Satisfactory fillet weld break test in accordance with S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 (Current Revision)
Satisfactory completion of workmanship training

Testing

Examine work pieces for discontinuities and defects by measuring work with inspection gauges (fillet weld gauges, V-wac, scale, etc.) to ensure conformance with specifications

Practical Theory Requirements
A tack welder must demonstrate an introductory understanding of various structural fillet welds and how to operate and maintain the machines that fabricate and repair metal structures, equipment, and machinery. Must be able to obtain the following welding certification: SMAW carbon steel fillet weld break test.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to understand units of measure, to include fractions
Must be able to measure using a scale and weld inspection gauges
Must be able to wear safety PPE and use personal hand tools (adjustable wrenches, wire cutters, slag hammer, wire brush, etc.)
Must have knowledge of preheat and interpass temperature control measures.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Welding & Installation

Satisfactory fillet weld break test in accordance with S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 (Current Revision)
Satisfactory completion of workmanship training

Testing

Examine work pieces for discontinuities and defects by measuring work with inspection gauges (fillet weld gauges, V-wac, scale, etc.) to ensure conformance with specifications

Pay Information
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.

Job Ident #: 109455BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs