CNC Milling Operator III

Occupation:
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Location:

Aiken, SC - 29805 Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift Posted: 08/07/2026

Whats it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our manufacturing team, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Our Combat Mission Systems business is currently looking for a machine operator that is ready to rise to the challenge to deliver products that help protect the lives of those who serve.

Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Most importantly, with our culture of safety and innovation, and the chance to make an impact on our business, you'll build a career you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is looking for a CNC Machinist III to join our team in Aiken, SC. As a leader in the defense industry BAE Systems provides vehicle and weapons systems for the U.S. military.

• * 2nd shift:
  Monday to Thursday, 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM
• * Weekends:
  Friday to Sunday, 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• 1. Responsible for working from process sheets, engineering drawings/specifications, sketches and written/oral instructions to machine various end product items. Works to extremely close tolerances and inspects work using precision measuring instruments. Completes manufacturing/quality control reports and tag discrepant parts.
• 2. Responsible for independently performing tasks requiring accuracy and mental application in the use of advanced shop mathematics.
• 3. Responsible for suggesting and working with Manufacturing Engineering and others in developing alternate methods and procedures which contribute toward more efficient and economic product manufacturing.
• 4. Responsible for performing work assignments which require accomplishing untried tasks, first run complex machining, method process prove out, etc. in consultation with Manufacturing Engineering or others as required.
• 5. Responsible for making complex setups and accomplish precise alignment of work piece in machine and manufacturing to extremely close tolerances on parts of high complexity, such as gun barrels and other parts, as well as parts of low to medium complexity.
• 6. Responsible for independently performing tasks requiring accuracy and mental application in the use of shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and Feeds & Speed calculations.
• 7. Cleans/deburrs parts as conditions permit utilizing machine tools, power tools or hand tools.
• 8. Maintains and returns all equipment such as tooling, jigs, fixtures and gages to the proper storage area.
• 9. Performs routine operator maintenance functions such as chip removal, and the cleaning of machines, table, surrounding area as required.
• 10. Rigs/loads/unloads parts or equipment from machines utilizing special handling equipment as needed.
• 11. Employee is responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• 12. Train other machinists as required.
• 13. Works under the supervision of a Team Leader who gives minimal instructions. Team Leader is available for consultation.
• 14. Must understand shop floor computerized time and attendance system and independently assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are: clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close shop order sequences when work is complete, etc.
• 15. Able to be moved to different machining centers or areas to fill in as needed.

The work requires employee…