Quality Inspector Apprenticeship - Weekend Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)

This is a weekend shift position (day or night) running Friday through Sunday. Interviews will be held in mid to late August. Please apply separately for each shift you are interested in; 1st and 2nd shifts are also available.

About the role

We are seeking candidates with an interest in working in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment 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 be willing to join the seventh cohort of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector New Hampshire Quality Inspection Apprenticeship Program.

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, all apprentices must successfully complete a 5-week paid training program scheduled during first shift at the BAE Systems facility in Merrimack, NH. The training schedule is 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and concluding at 6 p.m. each day.

Following the 5-week training, apprentices will begin applying their new skills on their assigned shift within a BAE Systems production factory in southern New Hampshire. Note that shift differential pay does not apply during the first-shift training period but will apply for work on any shift other than first shift.

Throughout the 2-year program, apprentices will receive one-on-one mentorship from an experienced Quality Inspector and continue technical skills development through internal training. As defined milestones are achieved, apprentices will receive incremental salary increases on a scheduled basis.

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 to follow instructions and safety guidelines
• Ability to focus on tasking while paying attention to detail
• Ability to work in a structured, diverse, and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic math skills
• Experience working in an environment where effective verbal and written communication skills were demonstrated
• Technical ability
• Inquisitive and curious mindset
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with electronics devices and their manufacturing processes

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.50. Full-time salary range is $40,003 – $64,006. Individual salaries are determined by factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services.

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Our products and capabilities are used everywhere—from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. With more than 14,000 highly talented employees, we push the limits of what is possible to give our customers the edge and provide opportunities to change the world.