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CNC Machinist

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Fort Walton Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2025

Job Description
Sets up and operates a variety of manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes, and milling machines to make a variety of parts, fixtures, and tools to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications: determines method of setup: uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments: makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds: measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining. May modify numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Sets up and operates equipment such as Vertical CNC Mills, CNC lathes, and various manual machines to produce nonstandard metal parts and equipment. Determines and prepares any jigs or special attachments as needed.
Reads and interprets technical drawings, uses micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring tools to ensure products meet in-process and final tolerances.
Positions and secures workpiece in holding device and uses hand tools such as files, scrapers and wrenches to fit and assemble parts to assemblies and mechanisms.
Operates mechanism or machine, observes operation, or tests with inspection equipment to diagnose malfunction or to test repaired machine.
Performs other related duties as assigned.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High School Diploma or GED and 4 year(s) related experience
  • Must be able to read and interpret close tolerance manufacturing drawings.
  • Must have experience setting up and using a variety of CNC machine tools such as lathes, and milling machines to make parts, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience using manual milling machines and lathes
  • Experience operating water jets


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $45978 - $73564

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Salary : $45,978 - $73,564

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