Inspector III

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.


The BAE Systems team in Aiken, South Carolina, is seeking a VT Level II Inspector to join its organization. As a VT Level II Inspector, you'll support our weld manufacturing and fabrication operation. In this role, you will support a standard schedule of Monday-Thursday, 4/10 (4 days, 10 hours per day) 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM


As a VT Level II Inspector, you will perform duties including the following:
• Read and work to blueprints.
• Inspect weldments to various weld codes.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts.
• Process non-conformances for disposition.
• Provide technical quality support to production and engineering.
• Perform welding inspections. (VT, MT, PT)

Work Schedule:
• Mon - Thurs 3:15PM to 1:45AM
• Total of 40 hours per week, on a 4/10 schedule.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically requires a High School diploma with two years of related quality/NDT/weld experience, or the overall equivalent
• ASNT VT Level II certified OR hands-on welding experience
• Experience inspecting weldments to various code requirements
• Ability to read, interpret and work to blueprints
• Working knowledge in GD&T principles and applications
• Ability to read and comprehend raw material specifications

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Oracle MRP system experience preferred
• Proficient with First Article inspection preparations.
• Writing inspection plans
• Laser Scanner inspection technology experience preferred
• GD&T experience preferred
• Quality Tools knowledge and experience
• Proficient using MS Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.