What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Trades Helper position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
The Installation Trades Helper assists one or more Installation Technicians by performing specific or general duties to assist large-scale installation efforts. As directed by senior personnel onsite, the Trades Helper will assist in ensuring proper fit and function of fuels accounting, alarm monitoring and controls, and leak detection equipment, aiding in their efforts to install and troubleshoot electronic systems and detail the work performed.
This position requires local residence in the Bremerton/Manchester, Washington area and in the future may require deploying to other sites.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School diploma
Experience working as part of a construction or installation team
Ability to receive and follow instruction
Familiarity with general hand tools
Willingness to learn
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Electronics training such as military A/C school, apprenticeship or technical school
Experience with electrical installation, to include conduit installation and pulling wires and cables
Working with concrete such as forming, pouring and finishing
Rigid and EMT conduit installation experience
Operating material handling equipment such as forklift
Understanding of expense reporting practices
Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.
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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.