**Job Description** Sets up and operates production equipment for machining of materials and parts to specifications for any and all components and torsion bars. + Sets up production equipment such as, but not limited to, mills, lathes, grinders, vertical machining centers, drills, horizontal machining centers, gear shapers, hobs, and broaches for the production of new, difficult, and recurring work in machining materials and parts to drawing specifications + Operates production equipment such as, but not limited to, the above in the machining of parts material to specifications, changing tools as required to maintain tolerance. + Required to hold tolerance to within ten thousands of an inch + Must be able to edit (G-Code) CNC programming and use tool/work offsets when necessary + Uses a full range of precision and standard measuring instruments to check work such as height and depth gages, micrometer, scales, tapes, calipers, dial indicators, and basic hand tools + Uses a full range of material handling equipment such as forklifts in moving materials or parts and from machine tables + Guides, directs, and instructs lower classified employees + Performs related work and work of lower classifications as required + Works under general supervision, receiving assistance from higher classified employees when warranted + Performs basic preventative maintenance on equipment + Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations + Other requirements as follows: + Uses SPC on certain job applications + Reads and works with drawings and job order packets + Makes machine tolerance checks, records, and adjust as necessary + Maintains high quality standards + Maintains own tools, gages, and toolbox as required to perform the job + Performs basic shop mathematics as required **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent + Working knowledge of Fanuc and Mazatrol or equivalent CNC controls + 5 years experience in the majority of principle duties and responsibilities **OR** + Machinist trade school plus 2 years experience + Proof of school certificate and course taken required **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience working with fixtures and jigs is a plus **Pay Information** This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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. **CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift)** **106148BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression