• Machinist I

    General Dynamics - GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems (Red Lion, PA)


    Company Overview

     

    At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, our employees are the heart of our company. We invite you to apply to join our team of employees who are dedicated to excellence that meet the needs of the warfighters and our customers around the world, day in and day out.

    Job Summary

    Installs, modifies, moves, troubleshoots, repairs and dismantles machinery and equipment according to requisition documentation, layout plans, blueprints or other drawings | Prepares installation site by constructing foundations and aligns and fastens machinery to the foundation using hoists, dollies, rollers, trucks, tools, squares, rules and micrometers | Performs operational tests on newly installed, modified, repaired and moved machinery and equipment to ensure that it meets technical specifications | Fabricates metal parts for prototype equipment based on drawings | Programs PLCs (programmable logic controllers)

     

    Impact of the Role

     

    General Profile

     

    + Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks

    + Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process

    + Works with close supervision

    + Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

    Essential Functions

    + Assists with the installation, operation, testing, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.

    + Fabricates and modifies parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

    + Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

    + Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

    Required Qualifications

    + Required education and experience: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset; No prior experience needed

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Preferred education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree

    + Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred

    + Knowledge, skills & abilities: Mathematical skills. Technical expertise. Manual dexterity. Physical Stamina. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Leadership skills.

    Physical Requirements

    + Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.

    + Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

    + May need to stand for long periods of time.

    + Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

    + May be requested to work a different shift.

    + Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.

    + This position is Safety-Sensitive.

    Travel Requirements

    No or very little travel likely.

     

    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.