Metals Processing Technician

Metals Processing Technician Grade: 7 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 aircraft and train RSAF 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. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Tests and examines 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 RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION 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: 1. Various metal cutting machines, hand tools and precision measuring Instruments. 2. Mechanical forces, stresses and strains as applied to tool and die design. 3. Metal repair and fabrication processes to include forging and welding, metal Testing inspection and heat treatment, electroplating processes, applied physical And chemical metallurgy. 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

a. EXAMINES AND TESTS CONDITION OF METAL PARTS AND COMPONENTS AND ADVISES ON METALS PROCESSING, DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: (1) Designs, manufacturers and modifies special precision tool, gages, dies and jigs To facilitate special and routine metal working operations. (2) Performs machine shop calculations such as determining peripheral cutting Speeds and settings for turning special threads. (3) Determines metal identity and characteristics by subjecting metal to spark, acid, Fire, magnetic, alkaline, heat, quench and fracture tests. (4) Tests specimens for predetermined requirements of tensile, bend, shear and Impact strength using materials testing machines. (5) Compares findings with material and strength requirements contained in Blueprints, specifications and technical publications. (6) Determines repair ability of damaged machined parts. (7) Determines necessity for heat treating parts, tooling and repair or replacement Gages, jigs and dies. b. HEAT-TREATS METAL PARTS TO SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (1) 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. (2) Heat treats nonferrous metals by solution and precipitation treating. c. SURFACE TREATS METAL PARTS: (1) Sets up and controls planting equipment to coat surfaces. (2) Performs miscellaneous surface treatments. d. MAINTAINS TESTING, HEAT-TREATING, METAL SURFACING, METAL WORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: (1) 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. (2) Evaluates inspection reports and surveys and makes recommendations for Necessary corrective actions. (3) Checks installed and repaired components. (4) Reviews maintenance management publications, technical orders and other Information regarding aircraft metals technology. 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 and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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.

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