Job Description

Job Description

Job description
Join the BAE Systems Team in Aiken, South Carolina: CNC Machine Operator V Opportunity.
We're seeking highly skilled and experienced CNC Machine Operators/Machinists to join our dynamic team in Aiken, South Carolina. As a CNC Machine Operator V, you'll play a critical role in driving excellence in manufacturing, leveraging your expertise to produce high-quality parts while meeting key performance metrics. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy precision work, advanced manufacturing technology, and solving technical machining challenges.
Key duties include:

• Understanding and interpreting blueprints, work instructions and job routers to determine machining requirements.
• Understanding Programming: G-code, M-code, or proprietary software, and working with engineering to modify programs to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Understanding machine control settings: Feed, speed, depth of cut, and applying proper work-holding techniques.
• Monitoring production for discrepancies, tool wear, dimensional accuracy, adjusting tooling and work offsets as needed.
• Inspecting finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Must be able to train team members in best practices for manual and cnc machines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, following all safety protocols.
• Participates in set up reduction/process improvement teams to increase process efficiencies

               Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to interact/coordinate activities with others.
• Experience with Mazak, Makino, or Haas cnc milling machines is Preferred.

 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• 2 year degree/certificate in machine tool technology or related field.
• 4+ years experience
• Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and utilize GD&T.
• Proficiency in using precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting machine or production issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

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.