About this role
Job Description
In this Finisher role, you will apply a wide range of standard and experimental finishes to both production and prototype machined parts, ensuring full compliance with applicable military specifications. This position is assigned to first shift under a structured 4/10 schedule, running from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Key responsibilities include:
• Accurately masking and preparing surfaces, and precisely mixing epoxies and solvents to specified ratios based on weight, volume, or viscosity.
• Preparing parts, assemblies, and finished products through cleaning, stripping, abrading, sanding, masking, and stenciling.
• Selecting, preparing, and applying finishing materials—including paints, varnishes, and enamels—to support coating and touch‑up operations.
• Monitoring and verifying product quality using established statistical process control methods and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and process documentation to develop and execute finishing processes where exact thickness tolerances are critical to product performance.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Minimum of one year of related work experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Capable of safely lifting 20–40 lbs.
• Skilled in communicating information clearly, effectively, and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Strong ability to follow established processes, procedures, and written instructions Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- H.S. diploma or GED preferred
- Secret Clearance
- Lean Manufacturing Experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $47614 - $76181
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.