Toolmaker

General Dynamics Land Systems; Fort Shawnee (OH); On-site; USD 49,381 - 70,331; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits (Medical, Dental,Vision

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems Lima Operations seeks a skilled Journeyman Toolmaker to fabricate and repair tool room items including dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. You will read 2D drawings, set tolerances, and determine required operations with limited guidance in a high-precision environment.

Applicants must have a 4-year state-approved apprenticeship or 8 years of documented experience, be a US citizen, and be eligible for DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a 4-year state-approved apprenticeship or 8 years of documented trade experience.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain DOD security clearance and Army access.
• Pre-employment processes including drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Make and repair tool room items: dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges.
• Interpret 2D drawings and tolerances accurately.
• Determine operation sequences, materials, and tools for jobs.
• Work with limited instructions and specified designs.
• Operate tool room machines; perform bench work, fitting and assembly.
• Support tool room and manufacturing engineering operations.

Skills

Journeyman

CNC programming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Starting Wage: $43.45/hr

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits - Day 1 - Zero Premiums

Must be a Journeyman with a 4-Year State-approved apprenticeship or 8 years of documented experience in the Trade

Ability to work any shift

Position Description:

• Make and repair all types of tool, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings and tolerances
• Determine the sequence of operations, materials, and tools required to complete the work.
• Ability to work with only limited instructions, detailed designs, or specifications.
• Ability to operate all types of tool room machine tools and perform bench work, fitting, and assembly work within fine tolerances.
• May be required at times to handle / manage hazardous materials and waste
• Performs initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas.
• Responsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews
• Provide technical support to the tool room and manufacturing engineering operations at GDLS Lima Operations

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Journeyman Card Toolmaker or eight (8) years of documented experience
• Experience with CNC programming preferred
• US Citizenship required
• Must be able to successful complete the pre-employment process including drug screen and background check
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance
• Must be able to obtain Department of Army Police unescorted access
• Overtime and off-shift work may be requiredMust be able to work in a manufacturing environment that includes high noise, dust, and fumes.
• Must be able to lift (unassisted) up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work on railed, step platforms, or on top of Abrams vehicles (approximately 9ft)
• Compliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) desired