Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a dedicated Support Operator to join our team in Aiken, SC. In this role, you will be responsible for the precision finishing and machining of components, ensuring all parts meet rigorous quality and blueprint specifications while maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deburr steel and aluminum parts until the edges are smooth and free of burrs
• Set machine controls, measure and load tools, fixtures, tapes, and programs, and operate the machine
• Load and unload parts onto machines and fixtures from pallets or containers
• Use hand tools, ratchets, air tools, or other devices to secure parts and fixtures
• Machine parts to blueprint specifications
• Check parts against quality specifications
• Troubleshoot problems and recommend or take corrective action
• Use hoists, pallet jacks, or forklifts to move parts, materials, containers, and fixtures to and from storage areas
• Complete paperwork for work orders, labor and time reporting, quality records, and related reporting requirements
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Train others
• Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for this position

Required Skills and Education

• Must have high school diploma or GED

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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 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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Able to apply shop math, read and interpret blueprints, and calculate dimensions
• Able to use gages and measuring tools to determine the quality of a part
• Able to reach up to 50 inches, lift 30 pounds, and apply 30 pounds of torque to ratchets to load and unload parts on machines
• Able to understand work orders, machine controls and settings, fixtures, and tool requirements, and make adjustments as needed
• Able to understand safety policies, procedures, and machine features
• Able to operate hoists, pallet jacks, or forklifts
  • Operation of a forklift requires passing a certification test and the ability to step up 14 inches onto the vehicle
• Possesses good analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Possesses good time management and planning skills

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma or equivalent experience