Maintenance Specialist II

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment form the foundation of everything we do.

Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment

• Devises plans and programs for routine preventative maintenance and scheduled turnaround events at a plant or production facility.
• Accurately defines and estimates required work requests and maintains a consistent tracking system for work orders.
• Develops inspection and survey procedures to ensure an effective preventative maintenance system.
• Works closely with technicians, engineers, operations, and managers to establish a schedule of proactive maintenance activities during appropriate downtime.
• Utilizes planning and scheduling methods to ensure the most effective and least disruptive maintenance possible.
• Typically uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance.
• Monitors spare parts inventory to ensure availability of required parts.

• Required education and experience: Associate’s Degree and 2–4 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business Administration/ Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand and follow directions. Manual dexterity. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Physical stamina.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety‑Sensitive.

No or very little travel likely.

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 employee’s at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.