Machinist I (Weekend Shift)

General Dynamics Corporation; Red Lion (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machinist I for the weekend shift to join their Red Lion team. This role involves installing, modifying, and repairing machinery while ensuring precision in production. You'll work with various machine tools and apply your technical expertise to fabricate parts and maintain equipment. With a focus on supporting the mission of the warfighter, this position offers a chance to contribute to vital defense projects. Join a collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact the success of the organization and enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Low-cost benefits

Qualifications

• Attending a Vocational/Technical School or equivalent experience is required.
• Knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, and metal properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists with installation, operation, and testing of machines for precision parts.
• Fabricates and modifies parts to repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Technical expertise

Manual dexterity

Physical Stamina

Leadership skills

Education

Vocational / Technical School

Associate's Degree

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Machinist I (Weekend Shift)

US-PA-Red Lion

Job ID: 2025-33961
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Skilled Trades
Red Lion, PA

Overview

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. We are about supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. Military branch with allies around the world. We are looking for motivated and creative individuals who want to help shape and support this organization.

The Red Lion Team is seeking a Machinist I on Weekend shift.

GD-OTS offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, and vision, among a few other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Summary:

Installs, modifies, moves, troubleshoots, repairs, and dismantles machinery and equipment according to requisition documentation, layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. Prepares installation site by constructing foundations and aligns and fastens machinery to the foundation using hoists, dollies, rollers, trucks, tools, squares, rules, and micrometers. Performs operational tests on newly installed, modified, repaired, and moved machinery and equipment to ensure that it meets technical specifications. Fabricates metal parts for prototype equipment based on drawings. Programs PLCs (programmable logic controllers).

Responsibilities

Position: Machinist I

Schedule: Friday-Sunday 6am-6pm

• Assists with the installation, operation, testing, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Fabricates and modifies parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program; Experience: Not Required
• OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Mathematical skills
• Technical expertise
• Manual dexterity
• Physical Stamina
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Technical Training Preferred

Physical Demands:

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• May need to stand for long periods of time
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery
• This position is Safety Sensitive
• May be requested to work a different shift
• Travel Requirements: No or very little travel likely
• Other job-specific working conditions: Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components, and armament systems around the world.