Sr Machinist

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Red Lion (York County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Machinist to join their dynamic team in Red Lion. This role involves installing, modifying, and repairing machinery while ensuring precision in manufacturing processes. You will utilize your technical expertise to fabricate metal parts and operate various machine tools. With a strong commitment to supporting the mission of the warfighter, this position offers a chance to contribute to vital projects in defense and tactical systems. If you're motivated and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Low-cost benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar position.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, and repairs machinery and equipment.
• Machines parts to specifications using various machine tools.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Technical expertise

Manual dexterity

Physical Stamina

Leadership skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

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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.

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 Sr. Machinist with multiple shifts available.

Weekday shift (Monday - Friday, 7am - 430pm)

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).

Major Position Responsibilities

Position: Sr. Machinist

Schedule: Weekday shift (Monday - Friday, 7am - 430pm)

• 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.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 3-5 years prior experience in a similar position
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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