Maintenance Tech Lead - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Maintenance Tech Lead
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Job ID: 2024-31968
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Overview
Earn $35 per Hour with Shift Differential
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, has an opening for a Night Shift Electrical Maintenance Tech to join our Carthage, MO Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS in Carthage offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.
Purpose:
- Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures and pipe and electrical systems in industrial facility environment by performing welding, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC troubleshooting and general preventive maintenance services.
Responsibilities
- Visually inspect, test, and calibrate select site instruments on a scheduled basis.
- Develop, plan, coordinate and recommend changes to site instruments routine to moderately complex schedules in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Read quality control manuals and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific instruments.
- Adjust calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument using hand tools and precision measuring and calibrating instruments and equipment.
- Observe readings on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements.
- Troubleshoot by investigating and reconciling abnormal mechanical equipment and machinery problems.
- Dismantle equipment and devices to gain access to and remove defective equipment and machinery parts.
- Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
- Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
- Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
- Respond to troubleshoot any reported or discovered machinery and equipment failures.
- Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
- Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
- Assist on developing and coordinating plans for reconstruction or installation of new equipment, machinery, or buildings.
- Possess extensive electrical background with previous experience related to pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
- Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers.
- Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
- Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
- Adjust function parts of devices and control instruments.
- Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Must be able to work an on-call schedule that includes nights and weekends.
Qualifications
Required Education:High School Diploma/GED
Prefered Skills: Electrical Certifications, Experience with Hydraulics, Experience with Welding.
Years and area of experience (required for the role): 5 years experience in maintenance.
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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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Boston, MA
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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