Tool and Die Machinist/ (Presetter Secondary)
BAE Systems · Aiken, SC · Manufacturing & Maintenance
mid
operations
Facility Technician
ic
· Posted May 1, 2026
$52,108 – $83,373
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Facility Technician in the operations function based in Aiken, SC. Compensation is listed at $52,108–$83,373 per year.
- Role
- Facility Technician
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Aiken, SC
- Department
- Manufacturing & Maintenance
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
BAE Systems is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Machinist to join our team. As a Tool and Die Machinist, you will play a critical role in constructing, repairing, and maintaining tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to meet manufacturing requirements. You will work closely with production operators to troubleshoot and preset tools, ensuring seamless production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construct, repair, and maintain tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to precise manufacturing specifications
- Collaborate with production operators to troubleshoot tool issues and perform presetting as needed
- Ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained and functioning within established quality and safety standards
Work Schedule:
- 1st Shift: Friday - Sunday, 12-hour days (5:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 4 years of tool room experience with grinders, lathes, milling machines, and equipment
- Knowledge of tooling practices and techniques
- Ability to lay out work, plan machine operations, perform difficult machine set-ups and operations, and improvise tooling
- Ability to set up and operate machines with up to a 34" reach
- Ability to use hoists or lifting devices
- Ability to read blueprints, calculate dimensions, and read measuring instruments
- Ability to machine for unusual adaptations
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Mazak control programing
- Lagun manual milling machine
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