Inspector Apprentice

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking candidates with an interest in working in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing producing military-grade electronics utilizing cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate should have an interest in working within a quality organization as an inspector and willing to join the seventh cohort of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector New Hampshire Quality Inspection Apprenticeship Program. We are hiring our next cohort within the Quality Inspection Registered Apprenticeship Program. The program was developed in partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire to provide education, employment, and a career path within Quality Inspection. This is a 2-year program that consists of 4,000 hours of on the job training and 288 hours of paid related instruction. Upon selection into the Apprenticeship Program, all apprentices are required to successfully complete a 5-week paid training program scheduled during first shift at the BAE Systems facility in Merrimack, NH, with a specialized curriculum developed specifically for the program. The training schedule for the 5 weeks will be 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and concluding at 6 p.m., each day. Following successful completion of the 5-week training program, all of which is completed during first shift hours, apprentices will begin applying their new skills on the job on their assigned shift within a BAE Systems production factory located in southern New Hampshire. Note, for those selected for a shift other than first shift, shift differential pay does not apply to first shift hours during the five week training program, and only applies for work on a shift other than first shift. Throughout the duration of the 2-year program, apprentices will receive a one-on-one mentorship from an experienced Quality Inspector and continue their technical skills development through internal training. As defined milestones are achieved, apprentices will receive incremental salary increases on a scheduled basis over the course of the 2-year program. The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.50.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Ability to sit at an inspection workbench and utilize a microscope for the majority of the work day
Computer competency and English literacy is required to ensure the candidate will be capable of following instructions and safety guidelines
Ability to focus on tasking while paying attention to detail
Ability to work in a structured, diverse and inclusive environment
Basic math skills
Experience working in an environment where effective verbal and written communication skills were demonstrated
Possesses some technical ability
Possesses an inquisitive and curious mindset
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with electronics devices and their manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet.
Work within a quality organization as an inspector.
Join the seventh cohort of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector New Hampshire Quality Inspection Apprenticeship Program.
Complete 4,000 hours of on the job training.
Complete 288 hours of paid related instruction.
Successfully complete a 5-week paid training program scheduled during first shift at the BAE Systems facility in Merrimack, NH.
Apply new skills on the job on their assigned shift within a BAE Systems production factory located in southern New Hampshire.
Receive one-on-one mentorship from an experienced Quality Inspector.
Continue technical skills development through internal training.