Machinist; 3rd Shift

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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, has an opening for a Machinist to join our Wilkes-Barre team. Our products support the mission of the warfighter and can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. GD‑OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits effective the first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

Candidates will set up and operate machine tools to process machine metal work pieces per project specifications, finish tooling instructions and standard charts.

• Operates machine tools to include lathes, milling machines, grinders, swages and bending machines in accordance with training and safety procedures.
• Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications (dimensions and tolerances) and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools).
• Applies knowledge of machining methods.
• Positions and secures work pieces to holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures using clamps and wrenches.
• Sets specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut in accordance with product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Observes operation and verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, comparators and micrometers.
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Consults management to analyze product information, including product design capacity, purpose, and materials to be used, to plan layouts and determine sequences of operations.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures, paying special attention to safety regulations and notifying management of equipment malfunctions or personal injuries.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, including returning tools to designated areas.
• Other general duties as directed.

Previous Machinist/Toolmaker/CNC Set Up experience in a manufacturing environment.

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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Defense and Space Manufacturing