Production Sr Technician (Conversion Artillery)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

About The Position

The Production Sr Technician sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in continuous production and processing operations. The role monitors production controls and operating conditions to ensure work meets specifications, reports malfunctions or abnormalities, and makes minor equipment adjustments and repairs. Work is performed according to established safety procedures. The technician manufactures, processes, and assembles products using specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. The role monitors output for quality, maintains production records, follows safe-material-handling and protective-equipment guidelines, and studies production methods and performance to improve efficiency. It also involves troubleshooting manufacturing and industrial-layout issues. The position requires regular movement within company facilities, may involve indoor and outdoor work and machinery operation, and may require alternate shifts or work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training degree and 2–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Technical expertise and the ability to identify and seek needed information.
Research and problem-solving skills.
Machine operation and machine programming skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing and numerical control.
Precision measurement and quality inspection skills.
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, record keeping, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods and move regularly throughout company facilities.
Willingness to work a different shift or outside normal business hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Technical training.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production equipment to manufacture, process, and assemble products.
Use product specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and standard operating procedures to produce products.
Monitor production equipment and operating conditions to ensure adherence to production and process specifications.
Monitor output for quality and conformance to required metrics.
Report equipment malfunctions, abnormalities, inconsistencies, or other issues, and make minor adjustments and repairs.
Prepare and maintain records of production activities.
Follow established safety procedures, material-handling guidelines, and protective-gear requirements.
Study and record time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency.
Establish standard production rates for maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations.
Troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing operations and industrial layout.