Machinist II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Anniston, AL

About The Position

At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, employees support the needs of warfighters and customers worldwide. The Machinist II operates computer- or mechanically controlled machines to produce and repair metal parts for manufacturing. The role involves interpreting engineering specifications and blueprints, determining part dimensions and features, selecting appropriate machine tools and tool-operation sequences, and manually setting up or adjusting machine tools. The machinist may recommend design revisions or material substitutions in response to machinability or fabrication problems. This role performs manual tasks according to established procedures, works within defined operating procedures and quality guidelines, and receives close supervision. Work includes assembling, repairing, and fabricating parts and components; measuring machined parts for accuracy; maintaining equipment; and assembling parts into sub-units or complete units as needed. The position requires regular movement throughout company facilities and may involve working indoors and outdoors, exposure to changing climate, and machinery operation. Employees may be asked to work a different shift or outside normal business hours as required. The position is safety-sensitive, with no or very little travel likely.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training degree and 1–2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Mathematical skills.
Technical expertise and attention to detail.
Equipment maintenance skills.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Machine operation, machine programming, manufacturing, milling, numerical control, and precision machining skills.
Precision measurement skills.
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
Mechanical maintenance skills.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
Willingness to work a different shift or outside normal business hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Technical training.

Responsibilities

Assemble, repair, and fabricate parts or components for tools and machines using mechanical equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints and design sketches to determine specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
Select and operate appropriate tools to cut, shape, or finish metal, plastic, or composite materials.
Set up, service, and maintain equipment for efficient and safe operation.
Use precision measuring instruments to verify the accuracy and quality of machined parts.
Assemble parts into sub-units or complete units as necessary.
Analyze engineering specifications and determine dimensions and features of parts to be produced.
Select machine tools and specify the sequence of tool operations for fabricating parts.
Manually set up or adjust machine tools.
Recommend design revisions or material substitutions based on machinability or fabrication problems.