Hands-On Weapon Systems Tester Apprentice

General Dynamics OTS; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

General Dynamics OTS in Colchester, Vermont, seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of weapon system technology and assist in assembly, testing, and data recording. The role includes equipment operation and basic maintenance of facilities.

Collaboration with engineering teams is required for test execution and improvement. Qualified candidates typically hold a High School Diploma or GED, with 1–2 years of technical or trade school training encouraged.

Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly experience with hand tools.
• Basic equipment operation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembly and testing of weapon systems per SOPs.
• Position and set up physical and electronic targets; record dispersion and accuracy.
• Inspect weapons and documentation before testing.
• Analyze malfunctions with Quality and Engineering.
• Perform general maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Trade school training

Job description

General Dynamics OTS in Colchester, Vermont, seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of weapon system technology and assist in assembly, testing, and data recording. The role includes equipment operation and basic maintenance of facilities.

Collaboration with engineering teams is required for test execution and improvement. Qualified candidates typically hold a High School Diploma or GED, with 1–2 years of technical or trade school training encouraged.