Machinist (Grades 4 - 6)

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a Machinist (Grades 4-6) to set up and operate a wide range of machine shop equipment, including lathes, radial drills, grinders, presses and CNC machines. The role requires reading blueprints and applying basic math to measure parts and verify tolerances.

The position supports multiple shop tasks with all shifts, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a metals fabrication shop is preferred.

Qualifications

• Blueprints and geometric dimensions reading.
• Reading measuring tools and performing calculations.
• Knowledge of CNC and G-Code helpful.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine shop equipment including lathes, drills, grinders, presses, punches, cut-off saws, milling machines, rolls, sheers and brakes; some CNC operation may be required.
• Read blueprints in detail to verify tolerances and dimensions.
• Interpret measurement tools (tape measure, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) and perform basic math as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Math calculations

Education

Technical training in machining

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC

G-Code

Job description

Machinist (Grades 4 - 6)

Location

US-ME-Brunswick | US-ME-Brunswick | US-ME-Bath | US-ME-Brunswick

Job Information

• Req ID 2026-4974
• Remaining Positions 2
• Post End Date 12/31/2026
• Category Manufacturing
• Shift ALL

Job Description

Pay range for this position is $33.22 - $34.49/hour.

This is a mid-level experience position (Grades 4-6) to work in the Machinist Trade. Machinists primarily set-up and operate machine shop equipment including (but not limited to): lathes, radial drills, grinders, presses, punch presses, cut-off saws, milling machines, rolls, sheers, and brakes; some machines are CNC operated. Machinists may be assigned any of the M04 Trade tasks.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Preferred:

• Technical school or at least 1 year of machine operations.
• Knowledge of CNC and G-Code.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Required:

• Knowledge and minimum 1 year experience in a metals fabrication shop.

Required/Preferred Experience

Preferred:

• Waterjet, laser cutting, and break operations.

Required:

• Must be able to read blueprints in detail.
• Must be able to read measuring tools: tape measure, inside and outside micrometers, Vernier or dial calipers, dial indicators, etc. and perform simple math calculations.
• Must meet the requirements of the M04 physical task analysis.