Finisher 1

BAE Systems•Aiken, SC

7d•$36,367 - $58,187•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on preparing surfaces for further operations, ensuring proper surface masking, preparation, and quality control. The Finisher 1 will operate various machinery including De-ox, sandblast, pressure testing, oven, and/or press. Responsibilities include setting machine controls, measuring and loading tools, fixtures, tapes, and programs, and operating the machine. The role involves loading and unloading parts onto machines and fixtures, using hand tools and other devices to secure parts, and machining parts to blueprint specifications. Quality checks are essential, and the ability to troubleshoot problems and recommend corrective actions is required. Material movement using hoists, pallet jacks, or forklifts is also part of the job, along with completing necessary paperwork for work orders, labor, time reporting, and quality records. Maintaining a clean and safe work area, training others, and performing other related duties are also expected. The position has a weekend shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 am to 5:30 pm.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or GED.
Able to apply shop math, read and interpret blueprints and calculate dimensions.
Able to reach up to 50 inches, lift 30 pounds, and apply 30 pounds of torque to ratchets to load and unload parts on machine.
Able to understand safety policies, procedures and machine features.
Able to operate hoist, pallet jack, or forklift. Operation of forklift requires passing a certification test and the ability to step up 14 inches onto the forklift.
Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Good time management and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Able to use gages and measuring tools to determine the quality of a part.
Able to understand work orders, machine controls and settings, fixtures and tool requirements and make adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces for further operations
Ensures proper surface masking, prepartions and quality control
Operate De-ox, sandblast, pressure testing, oven and/or press.
Set machine controls, measure and load tools, fixtures, tapes, programs, and operate machine.
Load and unload parts onto machine and fixtures from pallets or containers.
Use hand-tools, ratchets, air tools, or other devices to secure parts and fixtures.
Machine parts to blueprint specifications.
Check parts to quality specifications.
Troubleshoot problems and recommend or take corrective action.
Use hoist, pallet jacks or forklift to move parts, material, containers and fixtures to and from storage areas.
Complete paperwork for work orders, labor and time reporting, quality records and related reporting requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Train others.
Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for this position