Inspection Sr Operator

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Folsom, CA

About The Position

At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, employees are described as central to the company’s work supporting warfighters and customers. The Inspection Sr Operator provides technical support to quality and quality engineering functions and conducts quality control inspections at various production stages to ensure products, materials, components, and parts meet established quality and reliability standards. The role captures and analyzes process data, identifies deviations, and recommends improvements to methods, procedures, and standards. This is a second-shift, safety-sensitive position. The work involves routine inspection and testing, documenting results, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating calibration of test equipment and fixtures. The role requires regular movement around company facilities and may involve standing for extended periods, lifting up to 45 pounds, working indoors and outdoors in changing conditions, and operating machinery. Employees may be asked to work a different shift or outside normal business hours. Little or no travel is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Oral and written communication skills.
Mathematical skills.
Computer skills.
Technical expertise.
Attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to move regularly throughout company facilities and stand for extended periods.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours as required and potentially work a different shift.
Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training degree.

Responsibilities

Perform repetitive and routine inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures on standard parts, units, equipment, or materials.
Inspect purchased parts, subassemblies, and finished company products using standard physical, mechanical, and/or electrical measurements.
Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required.
Conduct audits to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Document inspection and testing results.
Coordinate calibration of test equipment and fixtures.
Assist with inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists.
Capture and analyze statistical process data to confirm compliance or identify deviations from standards.
Recommend new or enhanced methods, procedures, and standards.
Provide guidance to colleagues with less experience.