Hands-On Weapon Systems Tester Apprentice

General Dynamics Corporation; Colchester, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Vermont seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of advanced weapon system technology. You will assist in assembly, testing, and inspection of weapon systems, and support equipment operation and site maintenance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures while working with hand tools and basic machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of technical/equivalent trade school training desirable.
• Mechanical assembly with hand tools and basic equipment operation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembly and testing of weapon systems including production qualification, performance acceptance, product improvement, prototype, interchangeability, endurance, and engineering tests per SOPs.
• Position and set up physical and electronic targets and perform bore sight, record dispersion and accuracy statistics.
• Receive and inspect weapons, weapon systems and documentation prior to test.
• Analyze malfunctions and assist Quality and Engineering in investigating failures.
• Perform general maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds (mowing, snow removal, painting, cleaning, trash pickup).

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Vermont seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of advanced weapon system technology. You will assist in assembly, testing, and inspection of weapon systems, and support equipment operation and site maintenance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures while working with hand tools and basic machinery in a manufacturing environment.