Handyperson - Electric Shop / Hiring Event

About the role

Handypersons help and assist mechanics with their key roles and responsibilities. Handypersons are expected to have an intermediary knowledge of key roles and responsibilities as well as functional knowledge specific to their trade.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge Performance include:

• Proven ability to perform tasks of Handyperson 2nd and 3rd, and helper
• 12 months without any written warnings for rules violation
• Must have a good performance evaluation
• Able to report to work on time each day and have good attendance record
• Able to work overtime when required
• Able to work with others and in a team
• Demonstrate improved trade skills

Process/Procedure related responsibilities include:

• Ability to comprehend processes and procedures
• Able to understand and follow safety rules
• Have a working understanding of Tag Out and Lock Tag out programs
• Know and understand basic math
• Able to read and write
• Accomplish assigned tasks under moderate supervision
• Have a working knowledge of the WAF (Work Authorization Forms) and its process
• Have a basic understand of functional theory – based on assigned trade

Equipment Related responsibilities include:

• Work with shop equipment / maintenance of equipment
• Acquire a personal hand tool collection
• Must have general knowledge and can demonstrate use of hand tools
• Able to work around heavy equipment
• Knowledgeable regarding uses of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power tools
• Independently operate small equipment
• Help with maintenance on equipment
• Operate machinery using good judgment/operator skills

Requirements

The following are required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
• Able to measure using a scale and tape measure
• Able to use specified tools required tools as determined by the shop management
• Maintain job site cleanliness
• Ability to work in confined Space Entry
• Able to work at heights (if applicable to trade)
• Able to work off scaffolding (if applicable to trade)
• Able to work with hands
• Ability to walk, stand, long periods at a time
• Able to wear the required PPE
• Basic material identification skills
• Make measurements to 1/16" using measuring tape or ruler
• Basic blueprint reading (Excludes labor shop)
• Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution as required
• Must be able to obtain government access badge

Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Firewatch certification (All trades, where applicable)
• First Aid Responder (All trades, where applicable)
• CPR Trained (All trades, where applicable)
• Aerial Lift Certified (specified by shop management)
• Forklift Training (specified by shop management)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour (or $39,520 to $47,840 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as shift differentials or the terms outlined in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will ultimately determine your wages.

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
• Life and accident insurance
• An employee assistance program
• A legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave