YRK USW Maintenance Person Mechanical (3rd Shift) $34.54/hr + $1.25 Shift Differential

Job Description The York site of BAE Systems is presently seeking a Maintenance Person Mechanic to support the 3rd Shift operation, 10pm - 6:30am. Voluntary weekend work as needed. Position is union represented.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting, dismantling, repairing, adjusting, reassembling, and installing all mechanical and hydraulic equipment used in production areas throughout the plant using machining tools, metal fabricating equipment, material-handling equipment, positioners, replacement parts and related hardware, miscellaneous machine and packing materials, and lubricants.
• Using power and hand tools such as lathes, threading machines, hydraulic presses, grinders, wrenches, saws, hydraulic jacks, slings, cables, chains, block and tackle, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers. On occasion, uses jib and overhead cranes (i.e. pendulum and radio controlled), mobile tractors and trucks.
• Receiving and working from instructions and work orders from Process Supervisor, Assistant Process Supervisor, Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team.
• Determining and obtaining necessary tools, materials and equipment to perform the assigned job.
• Performing work in such a manner as to minimize interruption of production during repair or installation operations.
• Operating drill presses, threading machines, burning and welding equipment (tack and rough weld) as required to perform repair or installation duties.
• Operating mobile tractors, trucks, overhead (pendulum and radio controlled) and jib cranes, as required, to transport and position replacement parts or equipment.
• Re-assembling, testing and adjusting mechanical equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics.
• Assisting garage maintenance person in repair duties, as occasion demands.
• Returning to designated maintenance storage areas all tools, materials and equipment not in use.
• Using personal computers or data acquisition devices (i.e. bar-code) as required.
• Keeping work area clean and safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a state-certified apprenticeship program in a relevant technical field (mechanical, millwright, or equivalent)
• OR: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, combined with 3 years of industrial experience in a mechanical or millwright trade
• OR: A minimum of 5 years of documented experience in heavy industrial machine repair or millwright trade, with hands-on experience in:

• Rigging and replacing gearboxes
• Troubleshooting and repair of heavy equipment pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Reading and interpreting schematics

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience working from written work instructions
• Ability to determine and obtain necessary tools, materials, and equipment to perform assigned jobs
• Proficiency in operating various equipment, including:

• Drill presses
• Threading machines
• Hydraulic presses
• Burning and welding equipment
• Mobile tractors, trucks, and cranes (overhead, pendulum, radio-controlled, and jib)

• Experience with re-assembling, testing, and adjusting mechanical equipment to achieve proper operating characteristics
• Familiarity with personal computers or data acquisition devices (e.g., bar-code technology)

Work Environment and Safety Requirements:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Potential requirement to operate in areas where respiratory protection is necessary
• Must be able to obtain medical approval and pass fit testing for respiratory protection, if required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Journeyman's certification
• Apprenticeship
• 2yr Degree

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.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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.