Machine Operator 1

Job Description If you are seeking a role in which you can develop your skills and earn opportunities for advancement while being part of a forward looking team then this is what awaits you in a career at BAE Systems.

Our employees work on the world's most advanced combat vehicle systems. From the M109A7 Mobile Howitzer with its long range firepower to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle that transports America's Marines from ship to shore, we are developing the technology of tomorrow while delivering the most cutting-edge equipment available today.

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for our Combat Missions manufacturing site in Aiken, South Carolina. Duties include the following:

• Set up and operates various types of equipment to perform operations such as deburring, rolling, shearing, beveling, grinding and notching on a variety of materials.

• Receives instructions and work orders from Area Manager, Area Lead, Team Lead or Self-directed Work Team.

• Plans and analyses requirements for proper tooling, performs checks and adjusts processes as required maintaining tolerances.

• Handles material to and from work area, within department, using jib or overhead cranes or other material handling equipment, as required.

• Refers to drawings, sketches, manuals, books, charts, military specifications and process sheets. Submits first piece to Inspection as required.

• Ensures specification conformance of product, process and workmanship and documents findings on personal computers and/or other data acquisition devices as required.

• Performs de-burring operations with miscellaneous hand tools.

• Performs checks on equipment to maintain efficient and safe operations and reports and deficiencies.

• Keeps work area safe and clean.

• Other skilled work as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills This job is required to operate in a manufacturing environment, where use of personal protection equipment is required. This includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, hand protection, steel or composite toed shoes with metatarsal guards and any other required safety equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift

• Must be able to lift 32 pounds

• Must be capable of working with a variety of hand tools and gages.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $34600 - $55400

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.