Metals Processing Technician

Metals Processing Technician
* ‎00106593

Metals Processing Technician
Salary: Competitive
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
JOB PURPOSE
BAE Systems is the UK Government 's nominated Prime Contractor under the
Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment,
support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi
Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel
safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and
weapons.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National
Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi
National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies
thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
The job holder is responsible for testing and examining metal fabrications and
repairs, performs welding, heat treating and metal surfacing tasks, maintains
testing heat treating, welding and metal surfacing equipment, designs and
machines, precision tools, parts and assemblies, inspects machine work, and
supervises aircraft metals technology processing and shop activities
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Performs machine shop calculations such as determining peripheral cutting speeds and settings for turning special threads.
* Determines metal identity and characteristics by subjecting metal to spark, acid, fire, magnetic, alkaline, heat, quench and fracture tests.
* Tests specimens for predetermined requirements of tensile, bend, shear and impact strength using materials testing machines.
* Compares findings with material and strength requirements contained in blueprints, specifications and technical publications.
* Determines repair ability of damaged machined parts.
* Determines necessity for heat-treating parts and tooling.
* Controls heat-treating furnaces, quenching equipment and other equipment to alter properties of metal objects so as to harden, temper, anneal case-harden or normalize the materials.
* Heat treats nonferrous metals by solution and precipitation treating.
* Sets up and controls planting equipment to coat surfaces.
* Performs miscellaneous surface treatments.
* Performs metal working machinery adjustments and maintenance such as levelling machinery, checking gear trains for proper clearance, adjusting, repairing and replacing machine tool devices and parts.
* Evaluates inspection reports and surveys and makes recommendations for necessary corrective actions.
* Checks installed and repaired components.
* Reviews maintenance management publications, technical orders and other information regarding aircraft metals technology.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
* Should have extensive proven aircraft welding experience, including a extensive experience on a fast jet or training aircraft.
* Should have knowledge of concepts and application of RSAFM ‎4-‎7166 series and supporting publications with respect to ferrous and nonferrous metal characteristics. Must have knowledge of the following;
* Metal repair and fabrication processes to include forging and welding, metal testing inspection and heat treatment, electroplating processes, applied physical and chemical metallurgy.
* Various metal cutting machines, hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
* Mechanical forces, stresses and strains as applied to tool and die design.
* Use of welding and metals inspection testing, heat-treating and electroplating equipment and tools and procedures for safe handling and storage of cyanide solutions, acids and explosive gases is mandatory.
* Experience in performing functions such as designing of special precision tool, gauges and dies, production of fabricated metal parts held to close tolerance and electroplating, forging welding, heat treating and metal testing is mandatory prior to recruitment.
RECRUITMENT
* Demonstrate the ability to verbally communicate to a high standard on matters of a technical nature.
* Setting high standards for good housekeeping practices in the work area and ensuring the FOD prevention program is maintained to the highest standard
EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will
receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free
recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In
addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not
to be missed.
On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will
initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia
you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the
future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will
receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave
and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised
recreational facilities
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led
defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of
‎89,600 people in more than ‎40 countries. Working with customers and local
partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems
to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep
critical information and infrastructure secure.
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary
Government and/or Customer approvals.

Job Engineering
Primary LocationSA-‎04-Ad Damman-Dhahran
Closing Date ‎26/Jul/‎23, ‎3:59:‎00 PM