Sheet Metal Fabricator

General Dynamics Information Technology • Pawcatuck, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join GDIT as a Sheet-Metal Worker, for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. The Sheet Metal Worker works within the Sheet Metal fabrication shop. Operating hand and CNC machinery to cut and form precision parts and assemblies.

Requirements

• 1+ years of prior Sheet Metal or relevant experience.
• Previous operation of Fiber laser, Waterjet, Punch or Press Brake
• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic knowledge of shop machinery, hand and power tools.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work within a small, motivated team.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments (i.e.: calipers, micrometers, gages, etc.).
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift minimum.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain & maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Blueprint Reading
• CNC Machines
• Measuring Instruments

Responsibilities

• Operation of CNC cutting machinery, i.e. Punch Press, Fiber Laser, Omax Water jet
• Deburring, drilling, and sanding of parts produced
• Loading/unloading material from machines and material racks
• Operation of Press Brake to form complex assemblies
• Interpretation of drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of products
• Coordinating daily work with direct supervisor.
• Inspection of completed work for quality standards and GDIT conformance requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and upkeep to machine and workstation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Variety of medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees