What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Tech III position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Please Note this position supports our 2nd Shift. You will be paid a 10% Pay Premium while working the 2nd Shift from 2PM to 12 AM -- 4/10 work week -- Working Monday to Thursday every Friday off.
Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
A Mechanical Technician will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. In this role you will assist the Sustainment Team to support company mission by producing defect free products that exceeds our customer's expectations in quality, delivery, and cost, leveraging lean six sigma practices. A mechanical technician will assemble, modify, rework and repair with minimal oversight. You will also perform work using assembly drawings, shop aids, schematics and detailed work instructions. Must be able to understand and work from engineering drawings, sketches, and be able to follow written work instructions. Must be able to set up and operate typical repair tools and equipment such as soldering, ovens, paint touch up, and component forming tools and equipment.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High school/trade school or equivalent and 3 years work experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing
- Current Secret Clearance
- Skilled in installing and hand-soldering electronic components to printed circuit boards, as well as assembling and connecting wiring and using tools and soldering techniques
- Must be able to bend, twist, and reach frequently, must be able to lift 40-55lbs
- Ability to diagnose problems and see the solutions through to completion
- Able to support different parts of the build
- Must be detail, safety, and quality oriented
- Computer skills & must be able to follow processes and written instructions
- Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and drive toward departmental and company goals
- Independently assemble electromechanical and/or electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering and/or documentation
- Assemble and wire electromechanical enclosures using schematics and mechanical drawings
- Collaborate with process engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- IPC Certification / IPC-A-610 Certificate - (if not certified, able and capable to be certified)
- Lean Manufacturing Experience
- Technical Degree such as a vocational school
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $56195 - $89912
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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 : $56,195 - $89,912
