Tester, Apprentice

General Dynamics OTS; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

General Dynamics OTS in Colchester, Vermont, seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of weapon system technology and assist in assembly, testing, and data recording. The role includes equipment operation and basic maintenance of facilities.

Collaboration with engineering teams is required for test execution and improvement. Qualified candidates typically hold a High School Diploma or GED, with 1–2 years of technical or trade school training encouraged.

Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly experience with hand tools.
• Basic equipment operation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembly and testing of weapon systems per SOPs.
• Position and set up physical and electronic targets; record dispersion and accuracy.
• Inspect weapons and documentation before testing.
• Analyze malfunctions with Quality and Engineering.
• Perform general maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Trade school training

Job description

Job Summary

The Tester Apprentice primary role is to perform acceptance testing of industry leading weapon system technology. This includes assembly and inspections of weapon systems and handling ammunition. Additional responsibilities include equipment operation and general maintenance of vehicles, buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembly and testing of weapon systems including production qualification, performance acceptance, product improvement, prototype, interchangeability, endurance, and engineering tests in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Position and set up both physical and electronic targets and perform bore site. Determine, analyze and record dispersion, accuracy and statistics as requested.
• Perform receiving and inspection of weapons, weapon systems and documentation prior to test.
• Analyze malfunctions and assist Quality and Engineering in investigating failures
• Perform general maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds to include but not limited to mowing grass, plowing snow, painting, cleaning, trash pickup and operation of applicable equipment.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma, GED
• Desired Education: 1-2 years of technical and/or equivalent trade school training
• Skills/Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have mechanical assembly experience working with hand tools; basic equipment operation; ability to work in a team environ

Pay Range (USD)

$30.37

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
• Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan.
• Additional benefits may be available as set forth in this location's applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paid Time Off

• Employees covered by the location's Collective Bargaining Agreement will receive paid time off as set forth in the agreement.