Lead Production Technician – Machinery & Process Optimization

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Hampton, AR is seeking a Production Tech Team Lead for conversion artillery manufacturing. The role operates automatic and semi-automatic machinery and ensures adherence to production specifications.

Ideal candidates bring vocational/technical training with extensive hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead without formal supervision, with a focus on safety and quality control in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree with 7-8 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's Degree preferred for enhanced technical training.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment to manufacture and assemble products.
• Uses specs, blueprints, diagrams, and SOPs to produce items.
• Monitors output for quality and conformance to metrics.
• Maintains records of production activities and reports issues.
• Follows safety procedures and protective equipment guidelines.
• Studies time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency.
• Establishes standard production rates for maintenance and operations.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues and equipment problems.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Machine operation

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Records documentation

Process improvement

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Hampton, AR is seeking a Production Tech Team Lead for conversion artillery manufacturing. The role operates automatic and semi-automatic machinery and ensures adherence to production specifications.

Ideal candidates bring vocational/technical training with extensive hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead without formal supervision, with a focus on safety and quality control in a dynamic manufacturing