Mechanic Lead (Weekend) - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Mechanic Lead (Weekend)
US-PA-Red Lion
Job ID: 2024-33255
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Skilled Trades
Red Lion, PA
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 Red Lion Team is seeking a Mechanic Lead on Weekend 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.
Summary:
Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, air conditioners, etc. | Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose malfunctions | Adjusts, cleans and lubricates parts of mechanical devices as necessary | Requisitions replacement parts and equipment | Oversees contractors at supervisory/management level.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Maintains manufacturing equipment including conveyors, belts, engines, pumps, fans, etc. using hand and power tools.
- Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment, as necessary.
- Determines and performs required maintenance (cleaning, lubricating, aligning/adjusting parts, calibrating, etc.).
- May also conduct periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identify wear and damage.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years experience
- OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education &/or Experience
- Calibration.
- Mechanical Troubleshooting.
- Preventive Maintenance.
- Reading Blueprints/Diagrams.
- Safety Inspections.
- Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Spare Parts Management.
- Equipment Repairs.
- Mechanical Maintenance.
- Mechanical Systems.
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Associate's Degree in Technical Training.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
- May need to stand for long periods of time.
- Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
- This position is Safety Sensitive.
- Other job-specific working conditions: Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
- No or very little travel likely.
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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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