Job Description
This role involves providing leadership and technical guidance to a team of production personnel, ensuring that production goals and objectives are met in an efficient and productive manner. The role requires collaboration with supervisors and other stakeholders to coordinate labor, equipment, and materials, and to ensure that appropriately skilled resources are available to meet quality, production, and delivery commitments
**There are 2 positions for this role. One on 1st shift, and one on 2nd shift. 1st Shift (Mon-Thurs 5am-3:30pm) and 2nd Shift (Mon-Thurs 3:15pm-1:45am)**
Key responsibilities include:
This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team to achieve production goals and objectives.
**There are 2 positions for this role. One on 1st shift, and one on 2nd shift. 1st Shift (Mon-Thurs 5am-3:30pm) and 2nd Shift (Mon-Thurs 3:15pm-1:45am)**
Key responsibilities include:
- Directing and coaching assigned personnel to ensure efficient and productive job performance
- Providing support to team members, and serving as a liaison between production staff and engineering teams
- Participating in quality and compliance activities, such as audits, root cause analysis, and problem solving reports
- Managing Work Authorization Messages (WAMs) and daily shift assignments
- Proactively supporting and creating an engaging work environment to foster a positive and productive team culture.
This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team to achieve production goals and objectives.
State/Province
South Carolina
Salary Max Point
110543
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
None
Shift
Other
City
Aiken
Full Time / Part Time
Full-Time
Job Posting Title
Lead Person - Weld
Required Skills and Education
- Typically requires six (6) years experience in a weld manufacturing role with a High School diploma or the equivalent; or four (4) years experience with an Associates; or the overall equivalent
- Highly effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Versed in blueprint reading and welding symbols
- Demonstrate the ability to assist in planning, scheduling, directing, and monitoring the work of other employees
- Strong Leadership, team building, and training skills
- Experience with GMAW and GTAW on ferrous and nonferrous materials
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office 365
- Creation of daily shift reports
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Country
United States
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience working in a DoD environment / industry
- Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt
- Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Oracle experience
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
- Comfortable with various measuring tools (Calipers, Weld gauges, Bridge Cam)
- Knowledge of weld defects and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) weld inspection
Sector
Platforms & Services
Salary Min Point
69089
Travel Percentage
<10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Job Category
Manufacturing & Maintenance
Career Level
Experienced
Clearance Level – Must currently possess
None
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week 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, including paid parental, 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
U.S. Citizenship Required
No