Assembler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Responsibilities for this Position

Assembler #1

US-ME-Saco

Job :

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Manufacturing and Production

Saco, ME

$30.21 hourly rate for 1st shift.

Great company culture and competitive compensation package

We offer benefits day one of hire and company events throughout the year!

The Assembler #1 will assemble components into sub‑assemblies and perform final assembly of aircraft and crew‑served weapons. Perform minor changeovers, maintain set‑up, and operate a variety of equipment such as arbor and hydraulic straightening presses, paint spray booths, parts washers, etc. Degrease, clean, and oil weapon components using various chemical cleaners, oils, hot water, etc. Follow company directives and policies, military specifications, process sheet operations, and instructions.

Disassemble and reassemble test‑fired weapons and components of all crew‑served weapons. Ensure appropriate interchange of sub‑assembly components through a constant awareness of required tolerance and fit of mating parts. Assist Assembler Specialist(s) or other Assembler #1(s) in training and upgrading skills of employees in the Assembly Department.

Perform rework and final qualifying operations on sub‑assemblies and assemblies to comply with stringent internal and government final inspection requirements. Use precision functional gauges, alignment and work‑holding fixtures, pneumatic tools, drill presses, riveters, etc.

Perform fitting and rework tasks such as grinding, filling, drilling, etc., blending mismatched and irregular surfaces to final gauge tolerances. Use hand tools such as pneumatic and hand‑type abrasive tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets, etc. Pay close attention to the class of fit created by processes such as riveting or heat treatment that cause warping, shrinkage, etc., as these affect performance.

Maintain and record weapons data, inventory, and serial number identification. Must be constantly aware of security requirements associated with all weapons and adhere to those requirements.

Physical requirements involve heavy lifting, washing, and degreasing of weapons. Must have physical ability to lift, move, adjust, etc., items weighing approximately 35 lbs on a production basis. Practice safety and good housekeeping policies and procedures.

• Must be a qualified Assembler #2 that is knowledgeable and capable of performing all tasks and duties of an Assembler #2. May be required to perform other duties as required by supervision and follow instructions as directed.
• All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Required: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Required: Employee must have basic computer skills and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.

• Average eighteen (18) months. Includes over one (1) year through two (2) years.

• Ability to use a variety of ordinary machine tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Successful completion of Aircraft Assembly basic classes required.
• Successful completion of the written and practical test for Assembler #1.
• Knowledge of general riveting operations is required.

• Excellent blueprint reading skills, shop math skills, and proficiency with a wide variety of precision measuring tools.
• Able to be constantly aware of security and foreign object debris hazards.
• Employee must have basic computer skills and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email  or call 727‑578‑8295. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.