Machine Operator V

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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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 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.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $69089 - $110543

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, 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.