Job Details

Job Description

Position Summary:
As a Sheet Metal Technician, you will play a crucial role in fabricating and installing building components made of various sheet metals. This position offers opportunities for learning and skill development in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge:
This role includes various responsibilities that require a growing proficiency in essential skills and knowledge. You will be expected to perform the following tasks with increasing independence:

• General:
  • Gain familiarity with different types and sizes of sheet metal.
  • Accurately measure sheet metal to specified dimensions.
  • Interpret basic drawings, sketches, and written instructions.
  • Assist experienced mechanics with habitability tasks.
  • Identify and work with various materials, including galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
  • Safely operate trade power tools.
  • Handle and contain materials responsibly.
• Ventilation Fabrication:
  • Learn to read sketches and assist with the fabrication process under supervision.
• Fabrication:
  • Fabricate a variety of sheet metal items, including vents, flashings, pans, and boxes.
  • Develop skills in creating miscellaneous components such as bulkhead panels and containers.
• Equipment Operation:
  • Begin training on power tools, including rollers, hand brakes, power brakes, and sheers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

To qualify for this position, you should have at least a high school diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Practical Theory Requirements:
Demonstrate a developing understanding of different sheet metals and NAVSEA drawings and standards.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions.
• Capable of applying common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including calculation and understanding of measurements, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficient in using a scale and tape measure accurately.
• Competence in operating hand tools and power tools independently.
• Must adhere to PPE protocols, including wearing hard hats, safety goggles, gloves, steel-toed shoes, ear protection, face shields, Tyvek suits, and respirators.
• Ability to obtain a government access badge.

This job description may not encompass all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Responsibilities are subject to modification by the Company, in consultation with relevant parties.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
While not required, basic tack welding skills are strongly preferred.

Pay Information
This position operates under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that defines wage structures.

Employee Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we prioritize our employees' health and financial well-being. Benefits can vary by CBA and typically include health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k) savings plans; disability coverage; and life insurance. Additional perks include an employee assistance program, legal plan, and discounts on various insurances. We offer paid time off, holidays, and other leave types. A recognition program is also available for merit-based awards.

About BAE Systems:
BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading international defense and aerospace company committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and superior products. Join us in making a difference as we build advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces.

The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 5 calendar days until filled or a qualified candidate pool is identified.