Production Lead

General Dynamics Corporation; Arkansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking a Production Lead in Hampton, AR. This full-time role requires operating, testing, and monitoring equipment, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting machine operators.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include vocational training and strong mechanical and safety knowledge.

This position is safety-sensitive and may require work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required and 5-7 years' experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Vocational/Technical Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established guidelines.
• Troubleshoots control panels and documents maintenance needs.
• Verifies equipment data for reporting.

Skills

Written communication skills

Ability to gather and document information

Ability to lift/move heavy objects

Mechanical knowledge

Safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Production Lead

US-AR-Hampton

Job ID: 2026-36413

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Manufacturing and Production

Camden, AR

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, our employees are the heart of our company. We invite you to apply to join our team of employees who are dedicated to excellence that meet the needs of the warfighters and our customers around the world, day in and day out.

General Profile

• Requires advanced skills typically gained through a combination of training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Typically acts as a lead, coordinating and checking the work of others but not as a supervisor
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices and typically acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established guidelines for an organization.
• Observes and conducts operation of equipment and documents maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoots control panels, error lights, and messages to ensure proper equipment function.
• May communicate with equipment technicians relating to highly complex issues.
• Verifies equipment data for reporting.
• Supports and assists with the installation of operating equipment.
• Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks.
• May assist with training other machine operators.
• May calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: High School Diploma/GED required and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Written communication skills. Ability to gather and document information. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Mechanical knowledge. Safety knowledge.

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.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel 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.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

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

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call 727-578-8295.