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Job Description

The selected candidate will work as part of a team installing and assembling shipboard communication systems and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.

Assembling multi pin connectors and radio frequency connections from drawings or data sheets.

Performing tests on new and existing connections using multi meter and continuity testing using drawings or procedures as a reference.

The hourly rate is set by the Department of labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $19.79/hour.

This position is located in Chesapeake, VA. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Chesapeake, VA or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

High school diploma and some prior experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude

Ability to use hand and power tools

Familiarity with Microsoft office

Willingness to travel as required and work in a shipyard environment

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Ability and willingness to wear all required PPE

Ability and willingness to work as a team

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Multi-pin connector building experience

RF cable building experience

US Navy background

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.

Shipboard Cable Technician

101385BR

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