Fabrication Supervisor

Are you seeking a rewarding career with a company that supports those who protect us? BAE Systems is hiring a Shipfitter Craft Supervisor to support our 1st or 2nd Shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manpower and material to support schedule milestone requirements.
• Review project schedules and budgets during ship availabilities.
• Control labor and materials to ensure assigned production work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in the planning process and direct personnel, assigning work accordingly.
• Ensure skill level of personnel meets job requirements.
• Perform ship checks and estimate work as required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Lead the Shipfitter/Welder Department to successfully complete assigned work within budget and on time.
• Integrate work efforts with other craft supervision to ensure the overall project adheres to schedule.
• Plan and schedule work, order materials, and manage craft resources.
• Develop staff through leading, motivating, training, and disciplining.
• Respond positively and decisively in normal and emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Assist planners, managers, and superintendents with workflow and strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and train craft employees to meet job requirements.
• Supervise activities and manage costs to ensure production and quality meet specifications, costs, and schedules.
• Maintain machinery and equipment for operational performance and optimum utilization, ensuring inspections remain current.
• Enforce worker compliance with procedures in production, accuracy control, safety, cost, and quality assurance.
• Lead and oversee fabrication operations in support of Electric Boat programs, ensuring safe, efficient execution in accordance with production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide direct leadership to welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel while coordinating with Electric Boat and BAE Systems stakeholders to resolve production challenges, improve productivity, and maintain schedule performance.
• Drive accountability, workforce development, safety compliance, quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment between BAE Systems and Electric Boat fabrication requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with a high school diploma, 8+ years with an associate degree, or 4+ years with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute for the degree.
• At least 8 years in fabrication experience; previous fabrication experience is highly preferred.
• Thorough understanding, knowledge, technical skills, and concepts related to ship fitting, welding, and blueprint reading.
• Understanding and working knowledge of NAVSEA specifications, NAVSEA Standard items, MIL-STD 1688, 1689, USCG, ABS, and other marine guidelines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to clearly write reports, business correspondence, manuals, and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs and/or ladders of varying heights to complete jobs or inspections.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions.
• Physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to obtain and maintain access to Electric Boat Fabrication and BAE Facilities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a "DBIDS" access card.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $92,180 - $156,707. Individual salaries are determined by factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.

About the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector focuses on armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, ship repair, and other large-scale projects. Employees take pride in building products that protect lives and contribute to national security.