Maintenance Trades Helper- Machine Operator Trainee
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
SCA
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
CNC Milling, Lathes, Measuring Instruments
Certifications:
None
Experience:
0 + years of related experience
US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Maintenance Trades Helper
- Machine Operator Trainee
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), located in Pawcatuck, CT has been supporting the US Navy Submarine and Surface Ships for over 30 years. We are a full-service organization ranging from concept development through installation. We support all facets of the ship building industrial base including Engineering, Design and Drafting, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal, Structural Fabrication, Welding, Finishing, Electronic Assembly, and Installations.
Employees appreciate the team atmosphere and knowing we are providing a high-quality product in a safe and friendly environment. We are located right between Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI offering an easy commute and ample parking outside the building for a quick 30 second walk to your work area. GDIT is looking for immediate hires that are US Citizens where a security clearance is not required to start your new career.
We are a growing business unit of General Dynamics, offering competitive wages with opportunities for advancement, seeking energized team players who want to deliver a quality product to our customers.
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
CNC Milling, Craftsmanship, Lathes, Measuring Instruments, Vocational Training
Job Description
Summary:
Machinist, Maintenance
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Applies knowledge of machining, shop mathematics, and machine procedures.
Verifies dimensions with measuring instruments.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Education and Experience:
0-2 years of related experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED
Skills and Abilities:
Basic blueprint reading.
Use of measuring tools.
Will be trained on a CNC milling machine.
Willing to invest and shows initiative and quality craftsmanship.
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals - Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off - Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $15.06 - $20.38. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA CT Pawcatuck
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
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