Maintenance Technician I

General Dynamics Corporation; Arkansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician I in Camden, Arkansas. This full-time position involves assisting with preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on production equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Vocational/Technical training background or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, logging maintenance details, and adhering to safety standards. The role requires physical mobility and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. This position is safety-sensitive and may require work in varying climates.

Qualifications

• Attending a Vocational/Technical School or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.
• Log equipment modifications and maintenance details.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Calibration

Failure analysis

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Job description

Maintenance Technician I

Location: US-AR-Hampton, Camden, AR

Job ID: 2026-35899

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Operations Management

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems.
• Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness.
• Assists with performing equipment failure analysis to complete preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
• Supports with troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment problems.
• Logs equipment modifications and maintenance details in the designated system.
• Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintains quality standards.

General Profile

• Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
• Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works with close supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset; No prior experience needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Problem-solving skills. Technical expertise. Automation. Calibration. Equipment maintenance. Failure analysis. Manufacturing support. Mechanical troubleshooting. Numerical control. Production support. Refurbishment. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Equipment repairs. Mechanical maintenance. Equipment monitoring. Process documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able 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.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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