Machinist (3rd Shift)

Job Summary

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, seeks a Machinist to join their Wilkes-Barre team. We are dedicated to supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best solutions to our customers. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine tools such as 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 type of materials to be used in fabrication, or to analyze written specifications, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to plan layouts and determine sequences of operations.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures, paying special attention to safety regulations and notifies management of equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, including returning tools to designated areas.

Qualifications

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