Scaffold Erector

Job Description
At BAE, you'll find opportunities to excel, connect, and thrive. As part of our Ship Repair division, you can help us ensure our safety and the efficiency of your fellow employees. We are looking for Scaffold Erectors to join our team erecting scaffolding aboard ships and within our fabrication facilities. Here, you'll grow your career, have access to great benefits - all while being a valued member of our workforce. Best of all, with our commitment to excellence you'll work alongside others who will help you to improve your skills which may lead you to future job opportunities within the company.

A scaffold erector is responsible for the set up and dismantle of temporary scaffolding so that contractors can access specific portions of a building to perform their desired work. A scaffold erector is required to work as a member of both the erection/dismantling and ground crew. A scaffold erector will build and dismantle scaffolds and/or suspended scaffolds in accordance with company policies and OSHA standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned at later date.
• Setting scaffold base and anchors, installing cross braces, guardrails, toe boards, and other components using various hand and portable power tools including and not limited to hammers, ratchets, power drills, and hammer drills
• Securely anchor scaffold to buildings or structures
• Safely hoisting and/or lowering materials onto and from the scaffold during erection and dismantling
• Safely and effectively supply material to the erection/dismantling team in a logical and organized fashion which includes anticipating erection/dismantling crew next move
• Load and unload equipment to and from project sites in
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures so that the job site is free of potential hazards
• Take corrective action if potential hazards arise so that you and your team are safe from injury
• Maintain good housekeeping on project sites and cleanup site at end of each day
• Communicate efficiently and respectfully with customers, project managers, and fellow employees

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years industrial or shipyard.
• Must be able to obtain Defense Biometric Identification Systems "DBIDS" access card.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow instructions in an efficient manor
• Comfortable with heights and physical labor
• Problem solving skills
• Efficient communication skills
• Reliability
• Flexible schedule
• Willingness to learn new concepts and ideas
• Comfortable driving truck and trailer or stake body truck, forklift
• Previous experience in construction/scaffold industries is required
• Scaffold Competent Person Certification capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or work conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
• OSHA Certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Require ability to stand and or walk on hard uneven surfaces for extensive periods of time.
• At times work is performed in tight spaces in adverse temperatures.
• Must be able to handle working on multiple levels of a vessel requiring up and down ladder wells throughout the workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to excessive noise, paint gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Employees who perform work while on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control those hazards. Training shall include:

• The nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards, and falling object hazards in the work area.
• The correct procedures for dealing with those hazards.
• The proper use of the scaffold, and the proper handling of materials on the scaffold.
• The maximum intended load and the load-carrying capacity of the scaffold.
• Any other pertinent requirements.
• Ability to work confidently at heights
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Good level of physical fitness
• Awareness of health and safety
• Ability to understand technical drawings and plans
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $44720 - $74360

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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 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 naval 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.