Inside Machinist

About the role

General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). Located in San Diego, CA, the company has been designing and building ships since 1960 and is the largest full-service shipyard on the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools
• Shape steel, aluminum, plastic, and other materials
• Calculate dimensions using mathematics and measuring instruments
• Select the appropriate tools and machines to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations
• Position and secure work piece on the drill press, lathe, milling machine, or other machines
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed of parts being machined, to ensure optimum production rates and quality of parts produced
• Detect and identify problems during manufacture; perform corrections as necessary, while maintaining technical requirements of the part(s) being produced
• Check accuracy of finished parts against blueprints and specifications
• Occasionally perform machining operations using portable equipment onboard ships

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Technical school or Machinist Apprentice graduate preferred
• Two years apprenticeship and three years experience in a machine shop or five years equivalent work experience
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools and understanding both Imperial and Metric measuring systems as well shop mathematics, including geometry, trigonometry, decimals and fractions
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift
• Comprehend written and verbal instruction, blueprints and specifications, and hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift
• Must comprehend written and verbal instruction, blueprints and specifications, and hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings

Skills

Proficient in using precision measurement tools and understanding both Imperial and Metric measuring systems as well shop mathematics, including geometry, trigonometry, decimals and fractions. Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift. Must comprehend written and verbal instruction, blueprints and specifications, and hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

Benefits

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the hourly range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.

Pay

$34.43 - $37.78

Schedule

All