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Machinist IV - Horizontal Mill - 2nd Shift

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Boulder, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Job Description

Machinist IV - Horizontal Mill - 2nd Shift:

The Machinist IV position at BAE Systems Inc.'s Space and Mission Systems (SMS) manufacturing facility in Boulder, CO, involves working on precision prototype spaceflight hardware and ground support equipment. The role requires operating CNC mills, performing dimensional checks, and maintaining process disciplines. 2nd shift position, the shift can be a 5-day work week or a 4-day work week, Monday thru Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM or Monday thru Thursday, 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM. Our 2nd shift includes a shift premium to your base wage.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience in CNC machining and manufacturing. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work under general supervision, and a commitment to maintaining process disciplines. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.


What You’ll Do:
  • Setup and operate Kuraki AKB-11 HBM (Horizontal Boring Mill), New 2021.
  • 2nd shift Machinist IV working in team environment working in conjunction with 1st shift.
  • Capable of using programming software (Mastercam) to support the operation.
  • Assemble toolholders, learn and understand tooling offsets for wear, machine setups, and changeovers.
  • Safely set-up and rig materials using overhead crane.
  • Thorough knowledge of GD&T: Positional as tight as .0005, Profiles .001, Flatness .0005, Diameters to .0002, etc.
  • Review and interpret electronic documents for machining requirements.
  • Fabricate basic to complex holding fixtures for standard and irregular configurations.
  • Maintain required electronic build records and process logs, records, and reports.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.


Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years or more related experience.
  • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • Mastercam experience required.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
  • GD&T understanding.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 8 years Aerospace manufacturing experience with large parts.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628

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 Space & Mission Systems
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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Salary : $66,017 - $105,628

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