Manual Machinist - Valve Technician

Manual Machinist

Are you seeking a career with a world class organization where "Purpose Connects". BAE Systems may be the answer to your search.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Manual Machinist with experience with valve repair, to support the inside machine shop at our Jacksonville Florida Marine Solutions location. This is a full-time position with occasional overtime as needed to better serve production demand.

In this role, you will work in our shop with other experienced inside machinists conducting activities utilizing a variety of machines normally found in an inside machine shop as well as performing or assisting with the repair of various pieces of equipment or system components. Additionally, you may be required to go aboard customer vessels to perform Inside Machinist activities such as dimensional analysis, or portable line boring or milling in support of other crafts.

To perform your duties, you will need to operate basic manual machine shop equipment, as well as demonstrate strong math skills and must be capable and willing to work in a machining environment requiring the use of cutting fluids and oils. In this skilled trade, dependability and a strong work ethic are vital.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum 3 years' experience operating machine shop manual equipment such as lathes and milling machines as well as performing maintenance and repair on various types of valves such as gate and globe valves.

• Ability to show up for work on time.
• Ability to work overtime to include weekends when needed.
• Ability to mentally shift between competing work requirements.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/technical drawings.
• Ability to understand, read, write clearly the English language.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with machine shop CNC machines is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Defense Biometric Identification System "DBIDS" access card.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Dependability and strong work ethic.
• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years' experience operating manual machine shop equipment as well as industrial valve repair experience, or an equivalent number of years of education in valve repair and maintenance, including repairing various valve.
• Experience with tools and machinery required to perform valve repair duties. Including but not limited to manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and power saws.
• Ability to clearly write and speak and understand English in order to interpret documents such as safety and environmental rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals or instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to use, read, and understand precision measuring tools and gauges.
• Mechanical aptitude including use of basic hand tools.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift tools and materials to a job location.
• Willingness and ability to use personal machinist and mechanical tools.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $44720 - $74360

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 teammaking 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 naval ship repairjust 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.

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.