Lathe Machinist
Basic Qualifications
- Technical certificate or 2 years of experience or equivalent is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Role and Position Objectives: As a Machinist for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) located in Cullman, AL, you’ll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for manufacturing Beryllium products for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.
Representative Duties:
- Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts
- Select and install appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and machine attachments
- Load programs into CNC machines and make necessary code edits
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and GD&T
- Understand tolerances, material specs, and critical dimensions
- Modify existing CNC programs using G-Code
- Recommend tooling and programming improvements to increase efficiency and reduce scrap
- Follow all safety procedures and use PPE
- Work with engineers, quality inspectors, and supervisors to solve machining issues
- Communicate effectively during shift handovers and team meetings
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts
What sets you apart
- People who are detail-oriented and strive for perfection
- Strong interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with others
- Maintain a high level of craftsmanship
- Able to find safe, effective, and economical ways to improve productivity
- Driven and motivated, willing to go beyond normal scope of position when requested
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Our Commitment to You
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Research-oriented work, alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
Workplace Options
This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Cullman, AL facility.
Target salary range
USD $28.52/Hr. - USD $30.59/Hr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonate with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!