Senior Machinist Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Cullman, AL

1d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a Machinist for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) located in Cullman, AL, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for manufacturing Beryllium products for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.

Requirements

Technical certificate or 1 years of experience or equivalent is required.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the manufacture of tight tolerance, complex geometry precision products, particularly within an aerospace or medical component machine shop
Ability to work from blueprints, advanced drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform machining operations with precision, quality, and safety
Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a quick, effective manner
People who are detail-oriented and strive for perfection
Strong interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with others
Maintaining a high level of craftsmanship
Ability to find safe, effective, and economical ways to improve productivity
Driven and motivated, willingness to go beyond normal scope of position when requested
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts
Select and install appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and machine attachments
Load programs into CNC machines and make necessary code edits
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and GD&T
Understand tolerances, material specs, and critical dimensions
Modify existing CNC programs using G-Code
Recommend tooling and programming improvements to increase efficiency and reduce scrap
Follow all safety procedures and use PPE
Work with engineers, quality inspectors, and supervisors to solve machining issues
Communicate effectively during shift handovers and team meetings
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts