Machinist I - C

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems • Red Lion, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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). 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. 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.

Requirements

• Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset
• No prior experience needed
• Mathematical skills
• Technical expertise
• Manual dexterity
• Physical Stamina
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• 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
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Leadership skills

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED