Operator - Press line - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Operator - Press line
US-TX-Garland
Job ID: 2024-32067
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 4
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Garland TX
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 Garland Team is seeking a Operator - Pressline on Second(2) Shift.
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.
Responsibilities
Position: Operator - Pressline
Shift: 2nd
Pay: $21.34 hourly
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Interpret Aerospace industry prints with assistance.
- Operate hydraulic forge presses.
- Use of inspection tools and techniques.
- Set proper oven urn temperature by alloy.
- Evaluate set-up to reconcile against quality standards.
- Verify correct oven and die temperatures.
- Monitor production run to verify quality and production std.
- Use of all pyrometer equipment.
- Process control through use of SPC
- Make set-up on presses he/she operates.
- Understands and follows all applicable S.O.I.
- Reconcile material against job traveler.
Qualifications
Skills and qualifications required including but not limited to the following:
- High school education or equivalent combination of experience
- Must have valid Drivers License
- At least six (6) months experience in press line operations preferred
- Requires the ability of operating hydraulic forge presses.
- Requires working knowledge of open and close die forging operations.
- Requires a working knowledge of proper die lubrication to achieve correct metal flow during forge operation.
- Requires being proficient with the CIMA system at performing job related tasks to assure correct labor & manufacturing reporting.
- Requires die forging process knowledge and teamwork ability for continuous improvements.
- Requires following and setting example of all safety rules related to employees work area.
- Elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
- Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Handling materials up to 900 degrees with proper tools.
- High paced production environment to meet standards.
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Garland, TX
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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