Handles materials to and from work area within the department, by using material handling equipment (i.e. electric or manual hand trucks) as required.
Submits first piece to Inspection as required. Ensures specification performance of product, process and workmanship and documents findings on personal computers and/or other acquisition devices as required.
Performs checks and/or adjustments to process as required to maintain tolerances.
Rinses, dries, wipes and cleans parts as required.
Performs deburring operations with miscellaneous hand tools.
Performs checks on equipment to maintain efficient and safe operations and report any deficiencies.
Operates controls to ensure proper use of various cleaning machines and devices including separator dust collectors, etc.
Check fluid levels, dip tank chemical levels, temperatures, blast media and adds material as directed.
Keeps work area safe and clean.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Education or GED required
6 months or equivalent training: Some knowledge of blasting material
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Not required; but some knowledge of different types of abrasive and protective gear for blasting
Understanding the use of a surface profile gage
Types of different blast media (Steel VS Aluminum)
Differentiate between blasted and un-blasted surface on the material
Ability to operate a Man-lift
Must be able Pulmonary Function test ; this is required for the Job
Ability to read and interpret work Instructions
Be able to read a surface profile gage
Physical ability to be able to handle blast which consist on holding a 30 lb. to 40 lb. hose all day while blasting
Ability to work in close quarters; such as inside of hulls.
Ability to learn the use of plural component spray gun for foaming
Ability to work at various heights
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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
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 team—making 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 ship repair…just 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.