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Full Time Machinist

$57.72k - $88.48k

BAE Systems USA

Job Description
What's it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation's military? Humbling. As part of our Ship Repair team, you will have an impact on the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products that help keep the U.S. Navy fleet mission ready. If you're looking for a career you can be proud of, we are currently hiring an Outside Machinist to join us in San Diego.
At BAE Systems, you will have access to great benefits and a competitive salary; all while being a valued member of our workforce. Best of all, with our commitment to excellence you'll work alongside others who will help you improve your skills and opportunities to grow your career.
As an Outside Machinist, you will:

  • Perform a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, general dock, rudders, shafting, propeller work, and testing
  • Use knowledge of equipment operation for assembly, installation and testing
  • Perform valve and pump repair and overhaul
  • Repair ship components using blueprints, sketches and sample parts
  • Work with rudders, shafts, propellers and deck machinery
  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience and Skills
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
  • Read, write and comprehend simple instructions
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
  • Able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
  • Know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
  • Read, understand, and interpret advanced blueprints to preform task required
  • Use of measuring devices (rulers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth mics, scales, etc.), hand tools, and power tools
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Able to wear appropriate protective gear
  • Able to physically perform essential job duties with or without accommodations
  • Able to work at heights, in confined spaces and have the ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes
  • Trained in all annual NAVSEA Standard Items

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57720 - $88483
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 Platforms & Services
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.

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