Machinist (3rd Shift)

General Dynamics Corporation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Machinist for their Wilkes-Barre team. The role involves operating machine tools, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in machining and a strong emphasis on safety. Great benefits start on the first day, including medical, dental, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Previous Machinist/Toolmaker/CNC Set Up experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Read blueprints to obtain product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Machinist experience

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures adherence

Knowledge of machining methods

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Machinist (3rd Shift)

US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Job ID: 2026-35416

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Manufacturing and Production

Hanover-PA

Job Summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Machinist to join our Wilkes-Barre Team.

Benefits

GD-OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine tools to include lathes, milling machines, grinders, swages and bending machines in accordance with training and safety procedures.
• Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications (dimensions and tolerances) and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools).
• Applies knowledge of machining methods.
• Positions and secures work pieces to holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures using clamps and wrenches.
• Sets specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut in accordance with product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Observes operation and verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, comparators and micrometers.
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Consults management to analyze product information to include product design capacity, purpose, and type of materials to be used in fabrication or to analyze written specifications, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to plan layouts and determine sequences of operations.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations & notifies management of equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner to include returning tools to designated areas.
• Other general duties as directed.

Qualifications

Previous Machinist/Toolmaker/CNC Set Up experience in a manufacturing environment.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.