Manufacturing Associate - Assembly and Materials - 1st & 2nd Shifts
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Position Title: Manufacturing Associate - Assembly and Materials - 1st & 2nd Shifts
Shifts Available:
- First shift hours are 7:00 AM to 4:45 pm
- Second shift hours are 4:30 PM to 2:15 AM with a 10% night bonus.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Passing score on the following ACT WorkKeys Assessments including Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, Workplace Observation
- Passing score on the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
- Ability to attain certification/qualification for performing various assembly/material operations
- Ability to obtain a Company license to operate a forklift/powered industrial vehicle
- Proficient with email, data entry, and production/material management systems
- Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret level security clearance
Responsibilities:
- Perform high reliability assembly using manual tools, fixtures, and process machinery
- Understand and follow manufacturing work instructions and equipment operating procedures
- Perform material control activities (as assigned) to receive, count, label, inspect/disposition, store select, transfer, pack/ship, and transport production material
- Safely perform work while wearing personal protective equipment
- Inspect own work, work of peers, and supplied material using various measuring tools
- Document assembly and inspection information on paper forms and in computer systems
- Clean and organize work area on a daily basis
- Perform additional tasks to support the efficient operation of the business
Work Environment:
- Personal Protective Equipment: May include safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, earplugs, hard hat, respirator
- Hazardous Material: Use and disposal of hazardous chemicals/waste
- Physical: Lifting (50 - 60 pounds individually), Frequent gripping, standing, bending, squatting, pulling, pushing, and reaching
- Schedule: Planned and unplanned overtime may be required
About Us:
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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.