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Machine Operator

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an entry-level Operator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for removing sharp edges from manufacturing parts using hand and power tools to ensure high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize deburring equipment to remove sharp edges from manufacturing parts
  • Perform quality checks on finished parts to ensure they meet required standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
  • Adhere to safety requirements and protocols to prevent injuries and ensure a safe working environment


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Manual dexterity and ability to work with hand and power tools
  • Attention to detail to ensure high-quality products
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Strong focus on quality and safety


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Previous manufacturing experience


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $35654 - $57046

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 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.

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