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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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