**Job Description** Position Summary: A welder welds together metal components 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 second class mechanic in the Weld shop. A second class mechanic must demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility. Intermediate knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them independently, without assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. Welding & Installation Weld structural steel in all positions. Weld stainless steel and carbon steel and possibly other alloys Testing Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Relevant Experience: 1 to 5 yrs. A Welder candidate from Tidewater Tech A third class mechanic must demonstrate an intermediate understanding of various structural welds and how to operate and maintain the machines that fabricate and repair metal structures, equipment and machinery. Must be proficient in obtained welding certification: SMAW plate, SMAW Pipe, GTAW Pipe, and any other certification. + 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 calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals + Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure + Must be able to wear safety PPE and use personal hand tools (adjustable wrenches, wire cutters, pliers, etc.) + Must be able to obtain a government access badge. This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Must work towards or be enrolled in on-going measures for certification: (Preferred) Certification in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding (manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld) Certification in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) (a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process) Certification in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld) Certification in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (a welding process in which an electric arc forms between a consumable wire electrode and the work piece metal(s), which heats the work piece metal(s), causing them to melt, and join) Certification in submerged arc welding (SAW) ( a common arc welding process that requires a continuously fed consumable solid or tubular (metal cored) electrode) Other certifications for welding various materials to include: carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and aluminum **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. **Welder / Tidewater Tech Event** **108977BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression