Maintenance Mechanic B

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, has a need for several mechanics at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. These positions will start on day shift during training and the shift may vary after that.


As a mechanic, you will:


Inspect, dismantle and repair process equipment, machinery, piping and buildings.
Perform any of the duties of Millwrights B, Pipefitters B, or Carpenters B, according to his skill and training and, in addition, perform a few of the duties of other classifications with some degree of skill.
Report accurately any mechanical faults discovered.
Perform work to a high standard in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
Perform duties according to his skill and training to high quality standards in a safe, efficient and economical manner with average supervision.
BAE Systems helps protect those who protect us. At our R&D and manufacturing facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA, we do this by developing safer propellants for our government and commercial customers. Radford AAP has provided high quality propellants for our soldiers since WWII and will continue to push the frontier of energetic material synthesis and manufacturing with your help. Learn more about this area of our business at

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $32 to $35 per hour (or $66,560 to $72,800 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as shift differentials or the terms outlined in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will ultimately determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.

Required Skills and Education

High School or equivalent and 5 years related industrial experience or associate's degree and 3 years related industrial experience.
Ability to work as a Millwright B, Pipefitter B, Welding, or Carpenter B.
Ability to perform work to a high standard in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
Report accurately any mechanical faults discovered.

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.