Tester Apprentice: Weapons Systems Lab

General Dynamics Corporation; Colchester, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Colchester, VT seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of weapon system technology, including assembly and inspections of weapons and handling ammunition. The role requires equipment operation and general maintenance of facilities and grounds.

Responsibilities include setting up targets, recording dispersion and accuracy data, inspecting weapons, and supporting engineering investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of technical or equivalent trade school training desirable.
• Mechanical assembly experience with hand tools required.
• Ability to work in a team and follow written procedures; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing of weapon systems and assist in assembly and inspection.
• Operate equipment and perform general maintenance of vehicles, buildings and grounds.
• Handle ammunition and support QA/engineering investigations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Team player

Communication

Written procedures

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Technical/trade school (1-2 years)

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Colchester, VT seeks a Tester Apprentice to perform acceptance testing of weapon system technology, including assembly and inspections of weapons and handling ammunition. The role requires equipment operation and general maintenance of facilities and grounds.

Responsibilities include setting up targets, recording dispersion and accuracy data, inspecting weapons, and supporting engineering investigations.